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INC-2026-0129

MEDIUMClosed

Reported by Angela Torres — Process Operator

11 February 2026 at 08:00 pmCrusher AreaProperty DamageStructural FailureNight Shift

Incident Description

Crusher jaw liner showed premature wear and partial failure. Fragments entered product stream. No personnel exposure. Unplanned shutdown required for replacement.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Crusher shut down
  • 2Maintenance team mobilised
  • 3Product inspection initiated

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?
07:45 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

08:00 pm

Incident occurred

08:05 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

08:10 pm

Area secured and barricaded

08:20 pm

HSE team notified and on-scene

08:45 pm

Initial investigation commenced

09:00 pm

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

11 February 2026 at 08:00 pm

Location

Crusher Area

Type & Category

Property Damage

Structural Failure

Severity
Medium
Status
Closed
Shift

Night Shift

Reported By

Angela Torres — Process Operator

  • Process Operator — Angela Torres
Night shiftHigh throughput period
Primary CrusherJaw Liner

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