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INC-2026-0091

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Chris Taylor — Fuel Farm Operator

11 December 2025 at 10:00 pmFuel FarmHazard ReportFire/ExplosionNight Shift

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

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?
09:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

10:00 pm

Incident occurred

10:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

10:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

10:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

10:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

11:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

11 December 2025 at 10:00 pm

Location

Fuel Farm

Type & Category

Hazard Report

Fire/Explosion

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Chris Taylor — Fuel Farm Operator

  • Fuel Farm Operator — Chris Taylor
Overnight stormLightning activity
Fuel Storage TankLightning Protection SystemEarthing Strap

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