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: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Health and Safety Officer
Date: July 22, 2024
Description: Worker grabbed health and safety officer’s hands and wrist, then shoved them.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 18, 2024
Description: A dolly ran over the worker while they were trying to stop it.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Silviculture
Job Type: Woodworker
Date: July 17, 2024
Description: Worker tripped on a tree stump falling backward, injuring their index finger.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: July 15, 2024
Description: Worker, who was spraying potatoes, received electrical shock when retrieving a fire extinguisher from a machine that had struck power lines.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 8, 2024
Description: While removing trusses, worker fell from a roof, causing broken ribs and fractured discs.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Aquaculture
Job Type: Deck Hand
Date: July 1, 2024
Description: Worker was trying to tie the barge and vessel together when their hand got caught between the barge and net roller.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: June 26, 2024
Description: Worker suffered a broken leg when the bucket of the skid steer being operated rose while exiting the skid steer.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Linesman
Date: June 11, 2024
Description: Worker sustained burns to the neck, chest and hand when an arc flash occurred while working on a 120/240 line.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: June 11, 2024
Description: Worker’s neck contacted the power lines.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 9, 2024
Description: Worker’s hand was crushed while cleaning the side of the roller machine.
