INC-2026-0137
LOWClosedReported by Danny O'Brien — Fitter
Incident Description
Fitter strained lower back while lifting pump component. Weight was within manual handling limit but awkward lifting posture used. First aid administered on site.
Immediate Actions Taken
- 1First aid administered
- 2Manual handling refresher scheduled
- 3Mechanical lifting aids checked for availability
Likelihood x Consequence Matrix
| Insignificant | Minor | Moderate | Major | Catastrophic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Controls That Held
Site Inspections
Issue identified during routine inspection
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?
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
18 February 2026 at 06:20 am
Workshop Bay 1
First Aid Injury
Manual Handling
Day Shift
Danny O'Brien — Fitter
- Fitter — Danny O'Brien