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: Operator
Date: January 21, 2026
Description: Worker swung the boom of the excavator and the top knuckle of the boom contacted the overhead power lines.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Technician
Date: January 19, 2026
Description: Worker was removing a jammed paper bag while machine was in operation.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 16, 2026
Description: Worker fell 18 feet from a roof on frozen ground causing fractures to both ankles.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 7, 2026
Description: Worker fell 4.3 metres (14 ft) from roof when the ladder slid off a plank.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Public administration
Job Type: Driver
Date: January 7, 2026
Description: Worker hit a power pole, causing the pole to break.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Inspector
Date: January 6, 2026
Description: Worker fell 4.5 metres (15 ft) while inspecting an overhead material handling crane.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Public administration
Job Type: Operator
Date: January 2, 2026
Description: Worker was crushed between a loader and sanding truck.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 30, 2025
Description: Worker was loading an excavator on a trailer when it slid off and rolled in the ditch.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Meat cutter
Date: December 29, 2025
Description: Worker broke a finger and lacerations to three fingers while tenderizing meat in a tenderizing machine without a guard.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 19, 2025
Description: Owner heard truss collapse in heavy wind.
