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INC-2026-0147

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Reported by Jake Mitchell — Haul Truck Operator

27 February 2026 at 06:15 amPit 4 Haul RoadNear Miss — Vehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Light vehicle entered active exclusion zone while CAT 793 was dumping. No contact, no injuries. LV driver did not see signage due to dusty conditions. Spotter was not in designated position.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Area secured
  • 2Incident reported
  • 3LV driver stood down pending investigation

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

  • 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?
06:00 am

Pre-start meeting completed

06:15 am

Incident occurred

06:20 am

Incident reported to supervisor

06:25 am

Area secured and barricaded

06:35 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

07:00 am

Initial investigation commenced

07:15 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

27 February 2026 at 06:15 am

Location

Pit 4 Haul Road

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
High
Status
Open
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Jake Mitchell — Haul Truck Operator

  • LV Driver (unidentified)
  • Spotter (absent from position)
DustyReduced visibility
CAT 793 Haul TruckLight Vehicle (Toyota Landcruiser)

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