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: Fracture(s)
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: June 7, 2024
    Description: Worker lost balance and fell from a ladder, causing multiple fractured bones.

  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
    Date: June 4, 2024
    Description: Worker broke a piece of concrete, which hit the gas line.

  • Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: June 4, 2024
    Description: Worker fell into landing of a new construction that did not have guardrails to protect the stair opening. They received bruised lungs and tissue damage.

  • Nature of injury: Near miss
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Driver
    Date: May 27, 2024
    Description: The driver of the truck failed to lower the truck box and hit power lines.

  • Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
    Industry: Forestry
    Job Type: Driver
    Date: May 25, 2024
    Description: Worker fell from a self-loading boom causing a fracture spine.

  • Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: May 17, 2024
    Description: Worker fell 30 feet from an unsecured ladder, resulting in a broken ankle and dislocated knee.

  • Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
    Industry: Harvesting
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: May 13, 2024
    Description: Worker received fractured ribs when a grain feed bag hit the locking mechanism of a tractor causing the bucket to hit the worker.

  • Nature of injury: Amputation
    Industry: Farming
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: May 13, 2024
    Description: Worker pulled on the potato cutter belt to free it; the belt was not properly guarded, resulting in amputation of the worker’s fingertip.

  • Nature of injury: Burns
    Industry: Automotive
    Job Type: Mechanic
    Date: May 7, 2024
    Description: Worker accidentally drank cleaning product causing burns to their mouth, tongue, and throat.

  • Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
    Industry: Energy
    Job Type: Unknown
    Date: April 30, 2024
    Description: Workers were exposed to asbestos.

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