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INC-2026-0116

HIGHClosed

Reported by Angela Torres — Process Operator

28 January 2026 at 02:00 pmProcessing Plant — Level 1Hazard Report — Fire/ExplosionNight Shift

Incident Description

Hot bearing detected on conveyor drive pulley via thermal monitoring. Temperature 180°C and rising. Conveyor was carrying coal product. Fire risk assessed as high.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Conveyor stopped immediately
  • 2Fire watch established
  • 3Maintenance emergency call-out
  • 4Bearing replacement scheduled

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

  • 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?
01:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

02:00 pm

Incident occurred

02:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

02:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

02:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

02:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

03:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

28 January 2026 at 02:00 pm

Location

Processing Plant — Level 1

Type & Category

Hazard Report

Fire/Explosion

Severity
High
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Angela Torres — Process Operator

  • Process Operator — Angela Torres
Night shiftHigh throughput
Conveyor Drive PulleyThermal Monitoring System

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