Incidents

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.

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  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Recycling
    Job Type: Driver
    Date: March 13, 2025
    Description: A truck and trailer were being loaded with scrap metal when the contents began to smoke.

  • Nature of injury: Burns
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Welder
    Date: March 5, 2025
    Description: Worker’s shirt caught fire while welding. Flames burned through three layers of clothing.

  • Nature of injury: Amputation
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: March 4, 2025
    Description: Worker’s fingers were amputated while using a saw to build pallets.

  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Operator
    Date: February 26, 2025
    Description: Worker was lifting a truss when their crane cable came close to power line, causing an arc.

  • Nature of injury: Fatality
    Industry: Forestry
    Job Type: Machine operator
    Date: February 21, 2025
    Description: Worker was found injured in their loader.

  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Trail grooming
    Job Type: Operator
    Date: February 20, 2025
    Description: Operator forgot to bring in the extended metal cutter arm, resulting in the metal tower collapsing to the ground.

  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Operator
    Date: February 12, 2025
    Description: A gas line was punctured while repairs were being made to a blocked septic pipe.

  • Nature of injury: Concussion
    Industry: Health care and social services
    Job Type: Firefighter
    Date: February 11, 2025
    Description: Fire-fighter was struck on the head by falling debris.

  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Employee
    Date: January 6, 2025
    Description: Employees were exposed to asbestos

  • Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: January 3, 2025
    Description: Worker jumped approximately 2.94 metres (10 feet) to the ground to avoid being hit by bundles of roofing.

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