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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Site Manager
Date: October 24, 2023
Description: Worker fell from the 3rd floor when the temporary stairs collapsed.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 16, 2023
Description: Driver did not lower the trailer before entering the roadway and struck the power lines.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 12, 2023
Description: Two workers fell 16 feet when bracing failed.
Nature of injury: Severe injury
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: September 25, 2023
Description: Worker fell from an unguarded scaffold while unloading shingles from a pallet to a roof.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 24, 2023
Description: Worker’s arm got caught while cleaning the rollers.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 19, 2023
Description: Worker’s arm and hair got caught in the screener (roller) drive.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Recycling
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 14, 2023
Description: Fire in recycling yard.
Nature of injury: Strains, sprains and tears
Industry: Plumbing
Job Type: Technician
Date: September 5, 2023
Description: Worker fell 12 feet from a roof while working on an HVAC unit, causing a sprained ankle.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: September 1, 2023
Description: Worker was burned when steam was released from a boiler.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 21, 2023
Description: Worker was crushed by an excavator.
