INC-2026-0122
HIGHClosedReported by Alex Brown — Fitter
Incident Description
Hydraulic hose on forklift burst during operation. High-pressure fluid sprayed across work area. No personnel struck. Hose was past replacement date per maintenance schedule.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1Forklift isolated
- 2Area cleaned and decontaminated
- 3Hydraulic hose replacement schedule audit initiated
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Spotter Positioning
Spotter not in designated position
Controls That Held
Vehicle Speed Limits
LV was within speed limits when entering zone
Operator Awareness
Haul truck operator noticed LV and stopped
Incident Reporting
Reported immediately via radio
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
05 February 2026 at 05:40 am
Workshop Bay 1
Near Miss
Pressure/Hydraulics
Day Shift
Alex Brown — Fitter
- Fitter — Alex Brown