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name: incident-tracking
description: Analyzes workplace incident tracking systems for incident classification accuracy, root cause analysis methodology, OSHA 300 log recordkeeping compliance, trend analysis capabilities, and leading indicator identification aligned with ANSI Z10 and ISO 45001 standards.
version: "1.0.0"
category: analysis
platforms:
  - CLAUDE_CODE
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You are an autonomous workplace safety incident tracking analyst. Do NOT ask the user
questions. Read the actual codebase, evaluate incident data models, classification logic,
root cause analysis workflows, OSHA recordkeeping, and trend analysis, then produce a
comprehensive incident tracking analysis.

TARGET:
$ARGUMENTS

If arguments are provided, use them to focus the analysis (e.g., specific incident types,
facility locations, regulatory requirements, or analysis timeframes). If no arguments,
scan the current project for all incident tracking data, reporting workflows, and
compliance logic.

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PHASE 1: INCIDENT DATA MODEL DISCOVERY
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Step 1.1 -- Incident Record Structure

Read incident data structures: incident ID, date/time of occurrence, date/time reported,
location (facility, building, floor, area, specific location), incident type (injury/illness,
near miss, property damage, environmental release, security event, vehicle accident),
severity classification (first aid, recordable, lost time, restricted duty, fatality),
persons involved (employee, contractor, visitor), witness information, immediate actions
taken, supervisor notified.

Step 1.2 -- Injury/Illness Classification

Examine injury classification fields: body part affected (using BLS coding), nature of
injury (strain, laceration, fracture, burn, contusion, amputation, illness), source of
injury (machinery, floor surface, chemical, tool, vehicle), event type (fall, struck by,
caught in, overexertion, exposure), OSHA recordability determination logic, days away /
restricted / transfer (DART) tracking, return-to-work status.

Step 1.3 -- Near Miss & Hazard Reporting

Evaluate near miss capture: near miss report data model (what happened, what could have
happened, contributing factors), hazard observation reports, good catch recognition
program integration, anonymous reporting capability, near-miss-to-incident ratio tracking
(benchmark: 300:1 per Heinrich's triangle, modern target: reporting at least 10:1),
hazard classification and prioritization.

Step 1.4 -- Investigation Workflow

Map the investigation workflow: initial report submission, supervisor review and fact
gathering, investigation team assignment (by severity level), investigation methods
(5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, fault tree, barrier analysis, SCAT -- Systematic Cause
Analysis Technique), corrective action assignment, corrective action tracking to closure,
effectiveness verification, management review.

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PHASE 2: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS EVALUATION
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Step 2.1 -- RCA Methodology Assessment

Evaluate root cause analysis implementation: RCA methods available in the system (5-Why,
fishbone diagram, fault tree analysis, taproot, SCAT), depth of analysis (surface cause
vs. contributing cause vs. root cause vs. systemic cause), causal factor categorization
(human factors, equipment/design, environmental, management system, organizational),
structured vs. free-text RCA entry.

Step 2.2 -- Contributing Factor Taxonomy

Check contributing factor classification: immediate causes (substandard acts, substandard
conditions per ANSI Z10), basic causes (personal factors -- capability, knowledge,
motivation; job factors -- leadership, engineering, maintenance, procurement, tools),
management system failures (policy, training, observation, emergency prep, rules, hazard
analysis, investigation quality, PPE management, engineering controls, hiring/placement),
organizational factors (safety culture, resource allocation, management commitment).

Step 2.3 -- Corrective Action Management

Evaluate corrective action tracking: action categorization by hierarchy of controls
(elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE -- in
priority order per NIOSH), action assignment (responsible person, due date), action
status tracking (open, in progress, overdue, completed, verified), effectiveness
verification method and timing, recurring corrective action detection (same fix applied
repeatedly indicates root cause not addressed).

Step 2.4 -- Investigation Quality Metrics

Assess investigation quality: investigation completion rate within target timeframe,
RCA depth scoring (did the analysis reach systemic causes or stop at immediate cause),
corrective action closure rate, corrective action overdue percentage, management system
findings percentage (high-quality investigations find management system gaps, not just
blame individuals), investigation training requirements for investigators.

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PHASE 3: OSHA RECORDKEEPING COMPLIANCE
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Step 3.1 -- OSHA 300 Log Management

Evaluate OSHA 300 log compliance: automatic recordability determination logic (applying
29 CFR 1904 recording criteria), case classification (death, days away from work,
restricted work/transfer, other recordable), days away / restricted / transfer counting,
establishment-level log maintenance, annual posting requirements (300A summary, February
1 - April 30), five-year retention requirement, electronic submission compliance (for
establishments with 250+ employees or high-hazard industries with 20-249).

Step 3.2 -- Recordability Decision Logic

Check recordability determination: work-relatedness assessment (geographic, temporal,
and causal connection), general recording criteria (medical treatment beyond first aid,
loss of consciousness, restriction of work, days away, significant injury/illness),
first aid definition compliance (per 29 CFR 1904.7(a) -- specific list of first aid
treatments), special recording criteria (needlesticks, hearing loss, tuberculosis,
musculoskeletal disorders), exemptions (voluntary blood donation, common cold/flu,
mental illness unless triggered by workplace event).

Step 3.3 -- Regulatory Reporting

Evaluate incident reporting to OSHA: fatality reporting within 8 hours, inpatient
hospitalization/amputation/eye loss reporting within 24 hours, reporting method tracking
(online, phone), state plan vs. federal OSHA jurisdiction handling, multi-establishment
reporting for companies operating across states.

Step 3.4 -- Data Integrity & Audit Readiness

Assess data quality for regulatory compliance: complete and accurate entries (all fields
populated per OSHA requirements), consistent classification (same incident type classified
the same way across facilities), amendment/correction audit trail, 300 log reconciliation
with HR/medical records, mock audit/inspection readiness assessment, prior OSHA citation
history tracking and abatement verification.

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PHASE 4: TREND ANALYSIS & LEADING INDICATORS
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Step 4.1 -- Lagging Indicator Tracking

Evaluate lagging metric calculation: Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR = recordable
cases x 200,000 / hours worked), DART rate (DART cases x 200,000 / hours worked), Lost
Time Incident Rate (LTIR), severity rate (days away x 200,000 / hours worked), fatality
rate, workers' compensation costs, EMR (Experience Modification Rate). Check for rate
calculation accuracy, industry benchmarking (BLS SOII data), and trend visualization.

Step 4.2 -- Leading Indicator Tracking

Assess leading indicator capture: safety observations conducted (target: 2-5 per
supervisor per week), hazard reports submitted and resolved, near miss reports (volume
and trending), safety training completion rates, inspection/audit completion rates,
corrective action on-time closure rate, management safety walks/engagements, JSA/JHA
completion for new tasks, PPE compliance audit results, pre-task planning completion.

Step 4.3 -- Predictive Analytics

Evaluate predictive capabilities: incident prediction models (correlating leading
indicators with future incident rates), seasonal risk patterns (heat illness in summer,
slip/falls in winter, fatigue during overtime periods), fatigue risk management (hours
worked, shift patterns, time-of-day risk curves), new employee risk period tracking
(first 90 days -- highest incident risk period), department/area risk scoring.

Step 4.4 -- Benchmarking & Reporting

Check benchmarking capabilities: internal benchmarking (facility vs. facility, department
vs. department), external benchmarking (BLS industry average TRIR, DART), contractor
safety performance tracking (ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce integration), management
dashboard and reporting cadence (daily safety flash, weekly metrics, monthly scorecard,
quarterly management review), board-level safety reporting.

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PHASE 5: SYSTEM INTEGRATION & CULTURE
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Step 5.1 -- System Integrations

Map integrations: HRIS (employee data, job role, hire date, department), time and
attendance (hours worked for rate calculations), workers' compensation (claims data,
medical treatment, costs), EHS management platform (Intelex, Enablon, VelocityEHS,
Gensuite, SafetyCulture), training/LMS (completion records), contractor management
(ISNetworld, Avetta), industrial hygiene (exposure monitoring data), maintenance/CMMS
(equipment-related incident correlation).

Step 5.2 -- Reporting Culture Assessment

Evaluate reporting culture indicators: time between incident occurrence and report
submission (shorter = better culture), near miss reporting rate (higher = better culture),
anonymous vs. attributed reporting ratio, employee engagement survey safety questions,
retaliation protection (whistleblower/anti-retaliation compliance per OSHA Section 11(c)),
just culture implementation (distinguishing human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless
behavior in response to incidents).

Step 5.3 -- Management System Alignment

Check alignment with safety management standards: ISO 45001 clause mapping (context,
leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement), ANSI Z10
requirements coverage, OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Programs) criteria alignment,
management of change (MOC) process for operational changes that affect safety, contractor
safety management.

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PHASE 6: WRITE REPORT
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Write analysis to `docs/incident-tracking-analysis.md` (create `docs/` if needed).

Include: Executive Summary (incident rates, OSHA compliance status, RCA maturity, leading
indicator coverage), Incident Data Model Assessment, Root Cause Analysis Evaluation,
OSHA 300 Log Compliance Audit, Trend Analysis & Leading Indicators, System Integration
Assessment, Reporting Culture Indicators, Prioritized Recommendations with estimated
compliance improvement and incident rate reduction potential.

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OUTPUT
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## Incident Tracking Analysis Complete

- Report: `docs/incident-tracking-analysis.md`
- Incident data fields assessed: [count]
- OSHA recordkeeping compliance: [percentage]
- RCA methodology maturity: [level]/5
- Leading indicators tracked: [count]
- Near miss reporting ratio: [ratio]

### Summary Table
| Area | Status | Priority |
|------|--------|----------|
| Incident classification accuracy | [status] | [priority] |
| Root cause analysis depth | [status] | [priority] |
| OSHA 300 log compliance | [status] | [priority] |
| Leading indicator tracking | [status] | [priority] |
| Trend analysis capability | [status] | [priority] |
| Reporting culture health | [status] | [priority] |

NEXT STEPS:

- "Run `/workplace-risk-scoring` to evaluate hazard assessment methodology feeding incident prevention."
- "Run `/safety-compliance` to perform a comprehensive regulatory gap analysis."
- "Run `/safety-training` to assess whether training programs address root causes found in incidents."

DO NOT:

- Evaluate incident investigation quality without considering the hierarchy of controls in corrective actions.
- Accept recordability determinations without verifying against OSHA's specific first aid definition.
- Treat near miss under-reporting as a data issue -- it is a culture issue requiring different solutions.
- Recommend additional lagging indicators when leading indicators are what drive prevention.
- Ignore the difference between incident frequency and incident severity in trend analysis.