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: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Utility
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: April 30, 2025
Description: Worker was holding a tire upright when the sidewall exploded, causing bruises.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Baker
Date: April 25, 2025
Description: While cleaning the dough roller machine, the worker’s hand got caught and crushed between the rollers.
Nature of injury: Punctures
Industry: Security guard and patrol services
Job Type: Security guard / Patrol officer
Date: April 19, 2025
Description: Worker was shot in the arm.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Real estate, rental and leasing
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: April 15, 2025
Description: Worker’s arm was crushed while working on a forklift that was not locked out.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 11, 2025
Description: Worker’s finger was fractured when it got caught in the rebar.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Electrician
Date: April 9, 2025
Description: Water seeped into a 600V/600 amp and caused an arc flash.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Professional, scientific and technical services
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 7, 2025
Description: Worker fell approx. 20 metres (66 feet).
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Wholesale Trade
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: March 25, 2025
Description: Worker was cleaning the rollers of the plastic bag fabrications machine and was sprayed in the eyes when the spray bottle malfunctioned.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Supervisor
Date: March 20, 2025
Description: Worker walked into the peat moss bale compactor area and was crushed by the machine.
Nature of injury: Severe injury
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Welder
Date: March 14, 2025
Description: Worker’s finger went through a hole on the ash bin while examining it for repair.
