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INC-2026-0112

LOWClosed

Reported by Danny O'Brien — Fitter

22 January 2026 at 02:30 amWorkshop Bay 2First Aid InjuryManual HandlingDay Shift

Incident Description

Mechanic sustained minor laceration to forearm when hand slipped off wrench during bolt removal. Cut approximately 3cm, treated on site with wound closure strips.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1First aid administered
  • 2Anti-slip glove use reinforced

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?
02:15 am

Pre-start meeting completed

02:30 am

Incident occurred

02:35 am

Incident reported to supervisor

02:40 am

Area secured and barricaded

02:50 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

03:15 am

Initial investigation commenced

03:30 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

22 January 2026 at 02:30 am

Location

Workshop Bay 2

Type & Category

First Aid Injury

Manual Handling

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Danny O'Brien — Fitter

  • Fitter/Mechanic — Danny O'Brien
Indoor workshopOily component
Hand Tools

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