Construction Incident Report Drafter
Draft a thorough construction incident or near-miss report that documents the facts, identifies contributing causes, and recommends corrective actions. This prompt helps contractors create accurate, professionally documented incident reports that support root cause analysis, OSHA compliance, and workers' compensation claims management.
This prompt converts field incident notes into a formally structured incident report covering an objective who-what-where-when-how summary, a pre-incident conditions description, a step-by-step event sequence, immediate cause analysis (unsafe acts or conditions), root cause analysis (training, supervision, procedure, or equipment gaps), specific corrective actions with responsible parties and due dates, and a preliminary OSHA 300 log recordability assessment. The report records facts only — no opinions about fault, blame, or legal liability are included, and the OSHA recordability determination must be confirmed by a medical provider before final logging. Fatalities and serious hospitalizations require immediate OSHA notification (8 and 24 hours respectively) — do not delay notification to complete paperwork. It is for general contractor safety managers and project superintendents on commercial construction projects.
The prompt
You are a senior construction project manager with expertise in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and OSHA recordkeeping requirements. Draft an incident report for the following: Incident information: - Incident type: [INCIDENT_TYPE — injury, near-miss, property damage, environmental, equipment failure] - Date and time: [DATE_TIME] - Location on site: [LOCATION] - Activity being performed: [ACTIVITY] - Weather/environmental conditions: [CONDITIONS] Personnel involved (describe by role, not name): - Injured/involved party: [ROLE — e.g., carpenter, foreman, visitor] - Experience level: [EXPERIENCE — e.g., 5 years, new hire] - PPE worn: [PPE — describe] Incident description: [DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED — objective facts only, no opinions] Initial medical response (if injury): [DESCRIBE FIRST AID OR MEDICAL RESPONSE] Draft a report covering: ## Incident Summary Factual summary: who, what, where, when, and how — objective and descriptive. ## Pre-Incident Conditions Work activity immediately before the incident, site conditions, and any contributing environmental factors. ## Sequence of Events Step-by-step chronological reconstruction of the incident from setup through outcome. ## Immediate Causes The direct cause(s) of the incident — unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, or equipment failure. ## Root Causes (Contributing Factors) Underlying system causes: inadequate training, supervision failure, procedure gap, tool/equipment deficiency, time pressure. ## Corrective Actions Specific, actionable corrective measures to prevent recurrence — with responsible party and due date for each. ## OSHA Recordability Assessment Preliminary assessment of whether this incident meets OSHA 300 log recording thresholds — note that final determination requires medical evaluation. ## Witness Statements Summary A section for recording witness accounts — to be completed from actual interviews.
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How to use this prompt
1. Preserve the scene before completing the report — photograph the area, secure any equipment involved, and document conditions before they change.
2. Interview witnesses separately and promptly — group interviews allow witnesses to influence each other's recollections.
3. Separate immediate causes (what failed) from root causes (why it failed) — this distinction drives effective corrective action that prevents recurrence.
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