INC-2026-0136
MEDIUMUnder InvestigationReported by Kevin Wright — Process Operator
Incident Description
Conveyor belt tracking issue resulted in belt edge damage over approximately 15 metres. Belt alignment sensor had been flagged as unreliable during previous shift but not repaired.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1Conveyor shut down
- 2Belt damage assessed
- 3Sensor replacement ordered
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Controls That Held
PPE Usage
All personnel wearing correct PPE
Supervision
Supervisor was present in the area
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
17 February 2026 at 05:10 pm
Conveyor Belt C4
Property Damage
Structural Failure
Night Shift
Kevin Wright — Process Operator
- Process Operator — Kevin Wright
- Maintenance Supervisor — Phil Santos