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: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Driver
Date: May 11, 2018
Description: Driver climbed onto the load of the truck to fix a tarp that had been displaced by the wind when they lost their footing and fell to the ground.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 10, 2018
Description: Deceased was removing branches from a tree when the deceased made contact with an energized electrical line. The electrical shock resulted in death.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 7, 2018
Description: Injured worker was on break and standing behind a four-wheeled forklift having a conversation. As the injured worker walked away from the forklift, the forklift operator started turning and lost sight of the injured worker. The injured worker did not have enough time to get out of the turning radio of the vehicle and was caught in the tires of the forklift and the forklift ran over their legs.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Electrician
Date: May 5, 2018
Description: An electrician was working on a 600v/800amp panel when the worker made contact with energized electrical components.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Linesman
Date: May 4, 2018
Description: Linesman was in a crew replacing poles on high voltage power lines. While replacing a second pole, the pole touched the middle line energizing the pole-handler machine. The worker came in contact with the energized machine and was seriously injured.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 3, 2018
Description: A worker was replacing power line poles when they received an electrical shock resulting in burns to their hands which required medical attention.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 26, 2018
Description: A worker was moving a box of furniture of approximately 119 pounds on a steel racking from the platform of a forklift when they fell approximately 2.8 metres.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Insulator
Date: February 5, 2018
Description: Worker fell from a ladder while installing insulation.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: January 25, 2018
Description: A worker suffered lacerations and back pain after the excavator they were operating rolled over twice.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: January 22, 2018
Description: Worker suffered burns after an explosion occurred during the delivery of propane.
