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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: October 12, 2022
Description: Rigging failed and equipment fell on and fractured worker’s foot.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 7, 2022
Description: Employees were working on a boiler covered with asbestos insulation without the proper safety precautions.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 6, 2022
Description: Employees hospitalized after being exposed to asbestos.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 4, 2022
Description: Worker fell from a roof resulting in a broken foot.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: September 14, 2022
Description: Worker fell 12 feet while roofing a garage and suffered bruising to shoulder and back.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 8, 2022
Description: A truss fell on a worker when the rigging failed, resulting in a spinal injury and broken leg.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Electrician
Date: August 25, 2022
Description: A power flash caused burns to worker's hands.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: August 16, 2022
Description: Worker fell approx. 16 ft from a beam and suffered a hairline spinal fracture.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 5, 2022
Description: A worker jumped from a lawn tractor while going down-hill, thinking it was going to roll over and sustained deep leg lacerations.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 2, 2022
Description: A worker was hit by a car during traffic control, resulting in leg and elbow fractures.
