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INC-2026-0129

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Angela Torres — Process Operator

11 February 2026 at 08:00 pmCrusher AreaProperty Damage — Structural FailureNight Shift

Incident Description

Crusher jaw liner showed premature wear and partial failure. Fragments entered product stream. No personnel exposure. Unplanned shutdown required for replacement.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Crusher shut down
  • 2Maintenance team mobilised
  • 3Product inspection initiated

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

  • 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?
07:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

08:00 pm

Incident occurred

08:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

08:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

08:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

08:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

09:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

11 February 2026 at 08:00 pm

Location

Crusher Area

Type & Category

Property Damage

Structural Failure

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Angela Torres — Process Operator

  • Process Operator — Angela Torres
Night shiftHigh throughput period
Primary CrusherJaw Liner

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