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INC-2026-0127

HIGHUnder Investigation

Reported by James Patel — Security Officer

10 February 2026 at 03:45 pmExplosives MagazineSecurity Incident — Electrical (Isolation/LOTO)Night Shift

Incident Description

Security alarm system for explosives magazine found non-operational during routine check. Last verified operational 72 hours prior. Backup system also offline due to power supply failure.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Physical security guard posted immediately
  • 2Alarm system repair prioritised
  • 3Magazine inventory verified — no discrepancies

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?
03:30 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

03:45 pm

Incident occurred

03:50 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

03:55 pm

Area secured and barricaded

04:05 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

04:30 pm

Initial investigation commenced

04:45 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

10 February 2026 at 03:45 pm

Location

Explosives Magazine

Type & Category

Security Incident

Electrical (Isolation/LOTO)

Severity
High
Status
Under Investigation
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

James Patel — Security Officer

  • Security Officer — James Patel
  • Electrician — Tom Garcia
Night shift
Security Alarm SystemBackup Power Supply

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