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INC-2026-0124

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Tony Williams — Excavator Operator

06 February 2026 at 10:30 pmPit 4 Haul RoadNear MissVehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Excavator operator commenced swing while haul truck was still positioning for loading. Bucket passed over truck cab. Operator stated radio communication was unclear.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Operations paused for toolbox talk
  • 2Radio protocol review
  • 3Loading procedure audit scheduled

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

3 / 5 — Possible

Consequence

3 / 5 — Moderate

Risk Score

9/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Procedural Compliance

Standard procedure not fully followed

MEDIUM
Effectiveness
30%

Controls That Held

PPE Usage

All personnel wearing correct PPE

Effectiveness
100%

Supervision

Supervisor was present in the area

Effectiveness
75%

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?
10:15 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

10:30 pm

Incident occurred

10:35 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

10:40 pm

Area secured and barricaded

10:50 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

11:15 pm

Initial investigation commenced

11:30 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

06 February 2026 at 10:30 pm

Location

Pit 4 Haul Road

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Tony Williams — Excavator Operator

  • Excavator Operator — Tony Williams
  • Haul Truck Operator — Steve Martin
DawnFoggy conditions
Komatsu PC3000 ExcavatorCAT 793 Haul Truck

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