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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.

Testedclaude-sonnet-4-6ValidatedMar 2026ScopeVerify against current contract documents and local regulati…TierProfessional
AI Role
You are a senior construction project manager with expertise in incident investi…
Models
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Confidence
Professional
Constraints
Verify against current contract documents and local regulations. This does not replace professional engineering judgment.
Incident reports are legal documents — record facts only; do not include opinions about fault, blame, or legal liability.
Serious injuries and fatalities require immediate OSHA notification (fatalities within 8 hours; amputations, loss of eye, in-patient hospitalization within 24 hours) — do not delay notification to complete paperwork.
Workers' compensation claims, OSHA investigations, and litigation may all reference this report — accuracy and objectivity are critical.
Tested Models
claude-sonnet-4-6
Uncertainty
If incident details are incomplete or unclear, note specifically what information must be gathered through witness interviews and site inspection before the report can be finalized. Do not speculate about facts not yet established.
Last updated
2026-05-28Published

The prompt

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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

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1. Preserve the scene before completing the report — photograph the area, secure any equipment involved, and document conditions before they change.

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2. Interview witnesses separately and promptly — group interviews allow witnesses to influence each other's recollections.

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3. Separate immediate causes (what failed) from root causes (why it failed) — this distinction drives effective corrective action that prevents recurrence.

Customization tips

Add 'This incident involves an OSHA-reportable fatality or hospitalization — include the immediate OSHA notification timeline and contact information at the top of the report.'
For near-misses, add 'Treat near-miss investigations with the same rigor as injury investigations — near-misses are leading indicators of future injuries and represent a free lesson.'
Append 'Include a corrective action status column that is reviewed at each subsequent safety meeting until all actions are closed — open corrective actions indicate unresolved hazards.'

Sample output

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Construction Incident Report — Property Damage Event INCIDENT REPORT — INTERNAL DOCUMENT Project: [Project Name] Report Number: IR-2024-008 Date of Incident: [Date] Time of Incident: [Time — approximately] Date Report Completed: [Date] Completed by: [Name, Title] INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION: [ ] Near Miss [X] Property Damage [ ] First Aid [ ] Recordable Injury [ ] Lost Time Injury LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Area: Level 2, south wing mechanical room Specific location: East wall — adjacent to installed mechanical equipment DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT: (Factual account — sequence of events as observed and reported) At approximately [time], a subcontractor crew was installing 8-inch diameter black iron pipe for the gas distribution system in the Level 2 mechanical room. While threading a section of pipe using a manual pipe threader mounted on a pipe stand, the pipe section rotated unexpectedly and struck the electrical contractor's previously installed conduit bundle on the east wall. The conduit bundle was displaced from its hangers at two locations. Three EMT conduits carrying low-voltage data cabling were bent at the point of impact. No personnel were in the area at the time of the incident. PROPERTY DAMAGE: Damaged items: Three 1-inch EMT conduit sections (bent and must be replaced), four unistrut conduit hangers (displaced), pre-pulled low-voltage cabling (condition under assessment — may require retesting and re-pulling) Estimated repair cost: $[Amount] — pending assessment by electrical subcontractor IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TAKEN: • Work in affected area stopped pending inspection • Electrical subcontractor supervisor notified within 30 minutes • Damaged area photographed and documented • Affected conduit sections flagged; no electrical work in damaged section until assessment complete ROOT CAUSE: Pipe threader was set up without confirming adequate clearance from adjacent installed work. Subcontractor crew did not review the pre-task planning checklist for equipment setup in occupied areas. CORRECTIVE ACTION: 1. Pre-task planning checklist to be completed before mechanical equipment (pipe threader, drill press, pipe bender) is set up in any area with installed adjacent work 2. Superintendent to brief all subcontractor foremen on equipment setup clearance requirements before next work session 3. Damaged electrical work to be repaired and re-tested at mechanical subcontractor's expense Report reviewed by: Superintendent — Date: [Date] Owner / CM notification required: [ ] Yes [X] No — damage below notification threshold

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This AI-generated content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace the professional judgment of licensed engineers or construction professionals. Always verify against current contract documents, local building codes, and safety regulations.