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: Exposure to chlorine dioxide
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 4, 2025
Description: Exposure to high level of contaminants.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 4, 2025
Description: Worker was cutting a wide board into a narrow strip when the circular saw kicked back and caught four fingers.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: November 4, 2025
Description: Worker activated controller to lower the box of the truck; the box did not lower and hit electrical power lines.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Utility
Job Type: Linesman
Date: October 30, 2025
Description: Worker was knocked unconscious when struck by a hydro pole.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 30, 2025
Description: Worker was severely burned when a liquid tar drum exploded.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Material handling
Date: October 29, 2025
Description: Worker fell to the ground when the driver of the truck pulled ahead, resulting in a broken heel.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 28, 2025
Description: A dump truck box came in contact with a transmission line, causing an arc flash.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 24, 2025
Description: Trusses fell on worker(s) when the braces were removed, resulting in one worker with a broken ankle and the other worker with a broken rib.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: October 23, 2025
Description: Worker was pinned under a large bean and trusses, causing a hip injury.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Education
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: October 23, 2025
Description: Worker was repairing a resistance machine when the knee pad released causing an arm fracture.
