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INC-2026-0105

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Sarah Williams — HSE Coordinator

10 January 2026 at 03:30 amProcessing Plant — Level 3Hazard ReportDropped ObjectsDay Shift

Incident Description

Loose bolts found on grating panel at Level 3. Panel was unsecured and could have dislodged if stepped on. Area beneath is active walkway. Previous maintenance had not re-secured panel.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Panel secured immediately
  • 2Walkway below barricaded during repair
  • 3Maintenance closeout procedure review

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?
03:15 am

Pre-start meeting completed

03:30 am

Incident occurred

03:35 am

Incident reported to supervisor

03:40 am

Area secured and barricaded

03:50 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

04:15 am

Initial investigation commenced

04:30 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

10 January 2026 at 03:30 am

Location

Processing Plant — Level 3

Type & Category

Hazard Report

Dropped Objects

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Sarah Williams — HSE Coordinator

  • HSE Coordinator — Sarah Williams
IndoorMaintenance area
Grating PanelBolts

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