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INC-2026-0117

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Tim Roberts — Dozer Operator

30 January 2026 at 06:30 amROM PadNear MissVehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Dozer operator encroached on excavator swing radius during ROM pad cleanup. Excavator operator sounded horn. Dozer operator acknowledged and retreated. Communication breakdown identified.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Both operators counselled
  • 2Swing radius markers refreshed
  • 3Radio protocol 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

  • 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?
06:15 am

Pre-start meeting completed

06:30 am

Incident occurred

06:35 am

Incident reported to supervisor

06:40 am

Area secured and barricaded

06:50 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

07:15 am

Initial investigation commenced

07:30 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

30 January 2026 at 06:30 am

Location

ROM Pad

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Tim Roberts — Dozer Operator

  • Dozer Operator — Tim Roberts
  • Excavator Operator — Tony Williams
DustyAfternoon heat
CAT D11 DozerKomatsu PC2000 Excavator

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