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INC-2026-0130

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Reported by Scott Henderson — Crane Operator

13 February 2026 at 08:30 amLaydown AreaNear Miss — Dropped ObjectsDay Shift

Incident Description

Crane load (steel beam ~2T) swung unexpectedly during lift due to wind gust. Load came within 2 metres of ground crew. Lift plan had not accounted for afternoon wind changes.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Lift operations suspended
  • 2Load secured
  • 3Wind monitoring implemented for all lifts

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

  • 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?
08:15 am

Pre-start meeting completed

08:30 am

Incident occurred

08:35 am

Incident reported to supervisor

08:40 am

Area secured and barricaded

08:50 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

09:15 am

Initial investigation commenced

09:30 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

13 February 2026 at 08:30 am

Location

Laydown Area

Type & Category

Near Miss

Dropped Objects

Severity
High
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Scott Henderson — Crane Operator

  • Crane Operator — Scott Henderson
  • Rigger — Dan McCarthy
  • Spotter — David Chen
Increasing windAfternoon gusts to 35km/h
Crane (Liebherr LTM 1300)Steel Beam

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