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INC-2026-0114

HIGHClosed

Reported by Steve Martin — Haul Truck Operator

25 January 2026 at 08:00 amPit 4 Haul RoadNear Miss — Vehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Light vehicle overtook haul truck on single-lane section of haul road. Oncoming water cart forced LV to brake heavily and pull off road. Speed and overtaking rules clearly breached.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1LV driver's site access suspended
  • 2Contractor company notified
  • 3Speed monitoring review for haul roads

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

3 / 5 — Possible

Consequence

4 / 5 — Major

Risk Score

12/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Exclusion Zone Signage

Signage not visible in dusty conditions

HIGH
Effectiveness
15%

Spotter Positioning

Spotter not in designated position

HIGH
Effectiveness
0%

Controls That Held

Vehicle Speed Limits

LV was within speed limits when entering zone

Effectiveness
80%

Operator Awareness

Haul truck operator noticed LV and stopped

Effectiveness
85%

Incident Reporting

Reported immediately via radio

Effectiveness
95%

Priority Questions

  • Was a valid traffic management plan (TMP) in place for this area?
  • What was the communication protocol between LV and haul truck operators?
  • Were all exclusion zone markers visible and in correct positions?

Follow-Up Questions

  • When was the last TMP review for this haul road?
  • Has the LV driver completed the required induction for this pit area?
  • Are there dash-cam or telemetry records available from both vehicles?

Systemic Questions

  • How often are exclusion zone breaches occurring across the site?
  • Is the current signage standard adequate for dusty conditions?
  • Should automated proximity detection systems be evaluated?
07:45 am

Pre-start meeting completed

08:00 am

Incident occurred

08:05 am

Incident reported to supervisor

08:10 am

Area secured and barricaded

08:20 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

08:45 am

Initial investigation commenced

09:00 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

25 January 2026 at 08:00 am

Location

Pit 4 Haul Road

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
High
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Steve Martin — Haul Truck Operator

  • LV Driver — Contractor Geologist
  • Haul Truck Operator — Steve Martin
AfternoonDusty
Light Vehicle (Toyota Landcruiser)CAT 793 Haul TruckWater Cart

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