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: Driver
Date: July 31, 2026
Description: After unloading with the dump box still raised, the dump truck drove forward and pulled down power lines.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: July 28, 2026
Description: While cleaning a running machine, the worker’s glove got caught in a moving part, causing them to lose a fingertip.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Driver
Date: July 17, 2026
Description: Worker was wedged between two 5-ton trucks.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: July 15, 2026
Description: Worker’s hand slipped into the saw blade while cutting wood, resulting in finger amputation.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: July 7, 2026
Description: Worker’s sleeve got caught on a protruding bolt on an upgraded rotating drive wheel, pulling their arm into the machinery.
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.
