The impact of workplace incidents and fatalities can be devastating to families, workplaces and communities. The following postings are intended to raise awareness of workplace hazards, fatal incidents and occupational health and safety resources to help prevent similar incidents from occurring.
The incidents and fatalities listed have occurred in regulated workplaces. Please note that at the time of publishing on this page, serious injuries and fatalities may still be under investigation and therefore no conclusions have been made as to root causes. These postings are developed with the intention of safeguarding the privacy of those involved and the integrity of accident investigations and possible legal proceedings.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: April 30, 2026
Description: A truck left a construction site with its dump box raised and struck overhead power lines, damaging the lines and a utility pole.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Excavation and snow removal contractor
Job Type: Driver
Date: April 28, 2026
Description: The driver moved forward without confirming the dump box was fully lowered, damaging two electrical poles and their communication lines.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 14, 2026
Description: Worker fell backward when moving a portable sandblaster, causing a fractured hip.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: April 13, 2026
Description: Worker’s finger was amputated when they accidentally activated the saw blade with their knee while removing a piece of wood.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 23, 2026
Description: Worker was working on a wall bracket scaffold 4.5 metres (15 ft) high when a wind gust caused them to fall.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Logger
Date: February 26, 2026
Description: Worker was crushed by a skidder blade.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: February 17, 2026
Description: Worker removed a panel from an upsaw machine while it was operating, causing a laceration and soft tissue injury to the finger.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Waste collection
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: February 10, 2026
Description: Worker’s arm was pulled into a truck’s drive shaft while troubleshooting a hydraulic leak.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: February 10, 2026
Description: Worker was trapped under a hydraulic lift table when the lift table suddenly lowered.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 4, 2026
Description: Worker(s) fell 5.9 m (19.5 feet) while working over an unguarded stairwell opening.
