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: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Teacher
Date: January 21, 2023
Description: Two individuals were exposed to asbestos when they walked into a room under construction.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Energy
Job Type: Linesman
Date: January 17, 2023
Description: Employee was working on a transmission pole.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Energy
Job Type: Linesman
Date: January 17, 2023
Description: Employee fell 50 feet from a transmission pole, causing injury to right arm and torso.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: January 10, 2023
Description: Chain struck employee who was replacing a track pin on an excavator resulting in a broken collarbone.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 6, 2022
Description: Worker fell off a flatbed truck, resulting in a broken pelvis.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: December 2, 2022
Description: Worker fell off a roof and broke a foot.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 9, 2022
Description: Worker was run over when they fell off the skid trailer, causing leg, chest, mouth and nose injuries.
Nature of injury: Blister
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: November 7, 2022
Description: Worker exited the truck after coming into contact with power lines and suffered a mild electrocution, leaving a water blister on toe.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 31, 2022
Description: Worker was hit on the head while taking down a balcony that collapsed.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 13, 2022
Description: Worker fell from a roof, breaking an ankle and leg.
