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: Fatality
Industry: Agriculture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 11, 2016
Description: Worker was in a service vehicle when an explosion occurred with flames engulfing the vehicle.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Millwright
Date: June 8, 2016
Description: Worker was troubleshooting a machine when his finger became caught and amputated at the tip.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 3, 2016
Description: Incomplete asbestos abatement and cleanup work may have caused asbestos exposure to multiple workers.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Chef
Date: May 27, 2016
Description: Worker sustained burns to face, arms and chest when a gas oven exploded.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 19, 2016
Description: Worker fell about 3.6 metres when he tried to climb on a 2 x 4 board.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Installer
Date: May 19, 2016
Description: Worker was standing with another employee on a horizontal canopy braced temporarily when the canopy collapsed, sending both falling 2.7 metres to the ground.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 19, 2016
Description: Worker was working on a boat on land when he fell 3.2 metres to the ground
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: May 14, 2016
Description: The worker was waiting for a delivery of ice to be unloaded when the load spilled uncontrollably onto the wharf.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Installer
Date: May 11, 2016
Description: While rigging a steel beam, the worker's foot was fractured when the beam shifted.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Welder
Date: May 8, 2016
Description: When starting up a machine, two workers were sprayed with melted plastic that had escaped the system. They sustained first- and second-degree burns to their neck and chest area.
