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: Crushing injury
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Logger
Date: February 26, 2026
Description: Worker was crushed by a skidder blade.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: February 17, 2026
Description: Worker removed a panel from an upsaw machine while it was operating, causing a laceration and soft tissue injury to the finger.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Waste collection
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: February 10, 2026
Description: Worker’s arm was pulled into a truck’s drive shaft while troubleshooting a hydraulic leak.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: February 10, 2026
Description: Worker was trapped under a hydraulic lift table when the lift table suddenly lowered.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 4, 2026
Description: Worker(s) fell 5.9 m (19.5 feet) while working over an unguarded stairwell opening.
Nature of injury: Mercury exposure
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Technician
Date: February 3, 2026
Description: Worker(s) were exposed to mercury, when a worker unscrewed the air pipe coupling.
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.
