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: Labourer
Date: October 10, 2025
Description: Workers were moving a house when it fell off the beams and into the basement.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: October 9, 2025
Description: Worker was hit on the forehead when a valve broke under pressure.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: September 27, 2025
Description: Worker was moving a scallop table when the outrigger failed, causing the truck to tip over.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 16, 2025
Description: Worker received minor injuries when crushed by backhoe.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: September 10, 2025
Description: Worker was crushed by the metal trailer door.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Welder
Date: September 9, 2025
Description: Worker was run over by a Telehandler (telescopic forklift) while transporting a 40-foot pipe.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Owner
Date: September 8, 2025
Description: Worker’s arm got entangled in the net while realigning the fishing net.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Deck Hand
Date: September 5, 2025
Description: Worker(s) had to abandon fishing vessel due to flooding.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 26, 2025
Description: Worker(s) exposed to asbestos during renovations to an old building.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 22, 2025
Description: Worker lost balance and fell 1.8 meter (6 feet) from scaffold platform.
