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: Electric shock
Industry: Golf course
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: July 21, 2022
Description: Worker was electrocuted when the switch box was turned on.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 18, 2022
Description: Worker received a deep laceration to hand when removing a guard to clear a machine.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 7, 2022
Description: Worker broke their leg when they fell 12 feet from a roof.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Recycling
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: June 30, 2022
Description: Worker was removing material from a press roll when an explosion occurred.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 28, 2022
Description: Five employees were injured when a floor collapsed during the pouring of concrete.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Paper Mill
Job Type: Safety Attendant
Date: June 19, 2022
Description: Worker fell from a manlift and was caught between lift and floor, causing multiple fractures.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Aquaculture
Job Type: Site Manager
Date: June 8, 2022
Description: Boat sank on way to aquaculture work location.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 6, 2022
Description: The front wheel of the tractor rolled over the worker when they fell from the tractor’s bucket causing multiple fractures and punctured lung.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 27, 2022
Description: Worker suffered broken ribs and a back injury when hit by a conveyor.
Nature of injury: Several Fractures
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 31, 2022
Description: Worker fell 10 feet from a scaffold and suffered a fractured skull, elbow and wrists.
