INC-2026-0140
HIGHClosedReported by Maria Santos — Spotter
Incident Description
Water cart reversed without checking blind spot. Rear proximity alarm was not functioning. Spotter attempted to radio but driver had radio on wrong channel.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1Proximity alarm reported for repair
- 2Radio check protocol reinforced
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
- 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?
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
21 February 2026 at 05:00 am
Pit 4 Haul Road
Near Miss
Vehicle Interaction
Day Shift
Maria Santos — Spotter
- Water Cart Operator — Ben Phillips
- Spotter — Maria Santos