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INC-2026-0128

LOWClosed

Reported by Weighbridge Operator — Sam Turner

11 February 2026 at 04:15 amMain Gate / WeighbridgeNear MissVehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Road train driver failed to stop at weighbridge. Drove through boom gate at low speed. Boom gate damaged. Driver reported not seeing stop signal due to sun glare.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Boom gate repaired
  • 2Anti-glare visor installed on signal light
  • 3Driver counselled

Likelihood x Consequence Matrix

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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?
04:00 am

Pre-start meeting completed

04:15 am

Incident occurred

04:20 am

Incident reported to supervisor

04:25 am

Area secured and barricaded

04:35 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

05:00 am

Initial investigation commenced

05:15 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

11 February 2026 at 04:15 am

Location

Main Gate / Weighbridge

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
Low
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Weighbridge Operator — Sam Turner

  • Road Train Driver — External Contractor
Midday sun glareClear sky
Road TrainWeighbridge Boom Gate

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