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: Fatality
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: November 9, 2020
Description: Worker was operating a skid steer next to a trailer. Because his view was obstructed, he opened the skid steer door to look outside. As he did so, his leg touched against the control, moving the skid steer against the trailer and pushing on the door, crushing his head between the door and the cab of the skid steer.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Foreman
Date: November 4, 2020
Description: Foreman removed the safeguard from the resaw; one blade had stopped but the second blade was still moving, cutting off his fingers.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: October 24, 2020
Description: Worker was doing electrical work when a piece of equipment touched the inside of a box, causing an electrical shock that burned his finger.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: October 20, 2020
Description: Worker caught his hand in a sprocket while removing a blockage, resulting in the amputation of three fingers.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Welder
Date: October 13, 2020
Description: Worker fell on hand and broke his wrist.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Operator
Date: October 9, 2020
Description: While working on a machine, a tree fell on worker’s neck, fracturing his spine.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Installer
Date: October 5, 2020
Description: Worker fell while installing siding and broke his wrist.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 5, 2020
Description: Worker received a shock while disconnecting truck from the dump, which was touching voltage wire.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: September 21, 2020
Description: Worker’s hand was crushed in a machine he was operating, causing broken bones.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: August 31, 2020
Description: Worker fell off a ladder, causing a broken arm.
