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INC-2026-0106

LOWClosed

Reported by Workshop Supervisor — Phil Santos

11 January 2026 at 12:30 pmWorkshop Bay 1First Aid InjuryThermal/Heat StressNight Shift

Incident Description

Welder sustained minor burn to wrist when welding spark entered gap in PPE. Burn approximately 1cm diameter. First aid applied with burn gel and dressing.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1First aid administered
  • 2PPE integrity check reinforced
  • 3Extended cuff gloves provided

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
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

LOW
Effectiveness
40%

Controls That Held

Site Inspections

Issue identified during routine inspection

Effectiveness
90%

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?
12:15 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

12:30 pm

Incident occurred

12:35 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

12:40 pm

Area secured and barricaded

12:50 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

01:15 pm

Initial investigation commenced

01:30 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

11 January 2026 at 12:30 pm

Location

Workshop Bay 1

Type & Category

First Aid Injury

Thermal/Heat Stress

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Workshop Supervisor — Phil Santos

  • Welder — External Contractor
Indoor workshopNight shift
Welding EquipmentPPE (Leather Gloves)

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