INC-2026-0104
LOWClosedReported by Lisa Nguyen — Environmental Officer
Incident Description
Return water pipeline showed minor weep at joint. Estimated loss less than 5L over observation period. Pipeline is above ground on the tailings facility access road.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1Joint repaired during next scheduled maintenance
- 2Drip tray placed under joint
- 3Pipeline inspection schedule reviewed
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Certain | |||||
| Likely | |||||
| Possible | |||||
| Unlikely | |||||
| Rare |
Likelihood
2 / 5 — Unlikely
Consequence
2 / 5 — Minor
Risk Score
4/25
Failed / Breached Controls
Housekeeping Standards
Area not maintained to standard
Controls That Held
Site Inspections
Issue identified during routine inspection
Priority Questions
- What were the direct and contributing causes of this incident?
- Were all relevant procedures followed by personnel involved?
- Was there adequate supervision at the time of the incident?
Follow-Up Questions
- Were there any similar incidents in the past that could have predicted this?
- Were all personnel adequately trained for the task being performed?
- Were environmental conditions a contributing factor?
Systemic Questions
- Does this incident indicate a gap in the current risk management framework?
- Are there systemic issues with procedure adherence in this area?
- Would additional engineering controls reduce the likelihood of recurrence?
Pre-start meeting completed
Incident occurred
Incident reported to supervisor
Area secured and barricaded
HSE team notified and on-scene
Initial investigation commenced
Report filed in SafetyScribe AI
Incident Details
07 January 2026 at 06:15 pm
Tailings Storage Facility
Environmental Incident
Ground Conditions
Night Shift
Lisa Nguyen — Environmental Officer
- Environmental Officer — Lisa Nguyen