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INC-2026-0095

LOWClosed

Reported by Laydown Area Supervisor — Sam Turner

20 December 2025 at 09:15 amLaydown AreaProperty Damage — Vehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Forklift operator misjudged clearance and struck storage rack while placing pallet. Rack sustained minor structural damage. No falling objects. Load was secured.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Rack assessed by engineer
  • 2Forklift operator retested
  • 3Clearance markings repainted

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

2 / 5 — Unlikely

Consequence

2 / 5 — Minor

Risk Score

4/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Housekeeping Standards

Area not maintained to standard

LOW
Effectiveness
40%

Controls That Held

Site Inspections

Issue identified during routine inspection

Effectiveness
90%

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?
09:00 am

Pre-start meeting completed

09:15 am

Incident occurred

09:20 am

Incident reported to supervisor

09:25 am

Area secured and barricaded

09:35 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

10:00 am

Initial investigation commenced

10:15 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

20 December 2025 at 09:15 am

Location

Laydown Area

Type & Category

Property Damage

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Laydown Area Supervisor — Sam Turner

  • Forklift Operator — External Contractor
AfternoonClear conditions
ForkliftStorage Rack

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