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: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 27, 2026
Description: A worker’s glove caught in the rotating fingers of a tractor-mounted blueberry harvester while clearing a branch, causing deep lacerations to their forearm and hand.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Mining, oil and gas extraction
Job Type: Operator
Date: August 17, 2026
Description: A worker was fatally stuck by a re-circulating conveyor.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: August 16, 2026
Description: A worker reached into a running conveyor to remover debris. Their glove caught on the sprocket or shaft, pulling their hand, wrist and forearm against the shaft.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 13, 2026
Description: A worker turned into the path of an unseen forklift, struck the mast, fell and had both legs run over.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: August 12, 2026
Description: During setup, a drilling rig contacted overhead power lines.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: August 12, 2026
Description: A gravel truck contacted overhead power lines while driving forward with the dump box raised.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 11, 2026
Description: A worker was injured when a wall collapsed during post-demolition debris clean-up.
Nature of injury: Strains, sprains and tears
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: August 10, 2026
Description: Worker fell approximately 3.15 meters (10 ft 4 ins) from a roof while cutting wood sheets.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 6, 2026
Description: A worker’s fingers were amputated after becoming caught between a chain and a manhole cover.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: August 5, 2026
Description: After unloading, the dump truck drove ahead with the dump box raised and pulled down a power line.
