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: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 23, 2026
Description: A beam fell and struck a worker while crews were removing steel supports from a damaged overhead door, causing two fractured vertebrae.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 23, 2026
Description: Worker was cleaning wood debris when their hand got tangled in a chain and sprockets, crushing a finger and severing two others.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: June 8, 2026
Description: Two workers sustained arm crushing injuries when a loader skid plate fell during removal.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 6, 2026
Description: Worker jumped from a ramp and was injured after a gust of wind caused a large windowpane to shift.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: June 5, 2026
Description: The crane jib came down while workers were assembling a self-erecting crane tower.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: June 4, 2026
Description: The worker was cleaning ink from a running roller when the damp cloth was pulled in with his hand, crushing two fingers.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: June 3, 2026
Description: Worker's fingers were pinched between the forklift and dumping bin frame, causing deep lacerations and partial degloving requiring stitches.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Tree aborist
Job Type: Tree remover
Date: May 27, 2026
Description: Worker climbed a utility pole and was electrocuted.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: May 26, 2026
Description: The worker sprayed slag with a hand on the lower gear; when the cut finished, the upper gear dropped onto the hand.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: May 25, 2026
Description: A dump truck exited the site with its box raised and struck overhead power lines, damaging the lines and a utility pole.
