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INC-2026-0138

HIGHClosed

Reported by Steve Martin — Haul Truck Operator

18 February 2026 at 11:45 pmROM PadNear MissVehicle InteractionDay Shift

Incident Description

Unsecured load on flat-bed truck shifted during transport on haul road. Material fell onto road surface. Haul truck behind swerved to avoid debris. No contact.

Immediate Actions Taken

  • 1Road cleared
  • 2Load restraint inspection initiated
  • 3Drivers counselled

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

  • 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?
11:30 pm

Pre-start meeting completed

11:45 pm

Incident occurred

11:50 pm

Incident reported to supervisor

11:55 pm

Area secured and barricaded

12:05 am

HSE team notified and on-scene

12:30 am

Initial investigation commenced

12:45 am

Report filed in SafetyScribe AI

Incident Details

Date & Time

18 February 2026 at 11:45 pm

Location

ROM Pad

Type & Category

Near Miss

Vehicle Interaction

Severity
High
Status
Closed
Shift

Day Shift

Reported By

Steve Martin — Haul Truck Operator

  • Flat-bed Driver — Craig Wilson
  • Haul Truck Operator — Steve Martin
Early morningWet road from overnight rain
Flat-bed TruckCAT 777 Haul Truck

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