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: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: April 24, 2023
Description: Worker’s hand got caught in a lathe machine and had to be amputated below the elbow.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Pipe layer
Date: April 18, 2023
Description: While replacing a pipe component, chemical products dripped on the worker causing second- and third-degree burns.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Linesman
Date: March 29, 2023
Description: Worker's hand was in a machine to fix a jam when another worker turned it on.
Nature of injury: Carbon monoxide exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: March 27, 2023
Description: Two workers were exposed to carbon monoxide while operating a gas saw in a residential basement.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: March 24, 2023
Description: Worker suffered severe burns when an explosion occurred while cleaning the food truck.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Paper Mill
Job Type: Electrician
Date: March 10, 2023
Description: An arc flash occured when the electrician turned on the breaker for the pulper brake pump.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 2, 2023
Description: Worker broke their arm while using a sledgehammer to fix a jam without locking out the machine.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 1, 2023
Description: Worker was crushed between two loaders.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: February 16, 2023
Description: Worker jumped 12 feet to avoid falling with the loader causing fractured vertebrae.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: February 6, 2023
Description: Worker broke vertebrae in neck after falling 15 feet from a roof.
