INC-2026-0091
MEDIUMClosedReported by Chris Taylor — Fuel Farm Operator
Incident Description
Lightning strike recorded within 5km of fuel farm during overnight storm. Automated shutdown protocol activated correctly. Manual verification found one earthing strap on storage tank not connected.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1Earthing strap reconnected
- 2All earthing connections verified
- 3Lightning protection system audit scheduled
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
11 December 2025 at 10:00 pm
Fuel Farm
Hazard Report
Fire/Explosion
Night Shift
Chris Taylor — Fuel Farm Operator
- Fuel Farm Operator — Chris Taylor