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INC-2026-0119

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Reported by Jake Mitchell — Haul Truck Operator

01 February 2026 at 05:30 pmPit 4 Haul RoadNear Miss — Vehicle InteractionNight Shift

Incident Description

Haul truck operator reported near-collision with kangaroo on haul road. Emergency braking applied. Load shifted slightly. Night visibility adequate but wildlife management controls not in place for this section.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Wildlife management review for haul road
  • 2Speed review for night operations
  • 3Load restraint check conducted

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

InsignificantMinorModerateMajorCatastrophic
Almost Certain
Likely
Possible
Unlikely
Rare

Likelihood

3 / 5 — Possible

Consequence

4 / 5 — Major

Risk Score

12/25

Failed / Breached Controls

Exclusion Zone Signage

Signage not visible in dusty conditions

HIGH
Effectiveness
15%

Spotter Positioning

Spotter not in designated position

HIGH
Effectiveness
0%

Controls That Held

Vehicle Speed Limits

LV was within speed limits when entering zone

Effectiveness
80%

Operator Awareness

Haul truck operator noticed LV and stopped

Effectiveness
85%

Incident Reporting

Reported immediately via radio

Effectiveness
95%

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?
05:15 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

05:30 pm

Incident occurred

05:35 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

05:40 pm

Area secured and barricaded

05:50 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

06:15 pm

Initial investigation commenced

06:30 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

01 February 2026 at 05:30 pm

Location

Pit 4 Haul Road

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
High
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Jake Mitchell — Haul Truck Operator

  • Haul Truck Operator — Jake Mitchell
Night shiftWildlife active period
CAT 793 Haul Truck

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