INC-2026-0131
CRITICALUnder InvestigationReported by Dan McCarthy — Rigger
Incident Description
Worker's foot slipped on wet grating at Level 3. Fell through gap in handrail where section had been removed for maintenance. Fell 1.5 metres. Broken wrist confirmed.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1First aid and ambulance
- 2Temporary barrier installed
- 3Stop work for all Level 3 activities pending review
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Certain | |||||
| Likely | |||||
| Possible | |||||
| Unlikely | |||||
| Rare |
Likelihood
4 / 5 — Likely
Consequence
5 / 5 — Catastrophic
Risk Score
20/25
Failed / Breached Controls
Fall Protection System
Harness worn but not connected to anchor point
Scaffold Inspection
Green tag from previous day - no re-inspection
Controls That Held
Emergency Response
First aid and ambulance dispatched promptly
Area Barricading
Area secured immediately after incident
Priority Questions
- Was a working at heights permit issued and current at time of incident?
- Who verified the harness was correctly attached before work commenced?
- What was the scaffold inspection frequency and who last inspected?
Follow-Up Questions
- Was a toolbox talk conducted before the task commenced?
- Are there alternative methods to eliminate the heights risk?
- Was the worker trained and competent for this specific task?
Systemic Questions
- What is the trend for working at heights incidents in the past 12 months?
- Are scaffold inspection procedures adequate for multi-day tasks?
- Should a buddy-check system be mandatory for harness attachment?
Pre-start meeting completed
Incident occurred
Incident reported to supervisor
Area secured and barricaded
HSE team notified and on-scene
Initial investigation commenced
Report filed in SafetyScribe AI
Incident Details
14 February 2026 at 02:15 am
Processing Plant — Level 3
Medical Treatment Injury
Working at Heights
Day Shift
Dan McCarthy — Rigger
- Rigger — Dan McCarthy