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: Cleaner
Date: December 18, 2023
Description: Worker's hand got struck in the rollers and had to be amputated.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Excavation and snow removal contractor
Job Type: Employee
Date: December 1, 2023
Description: While loading a tractor on a trailer; the worker slipped and fell approx. 10 feet.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 30, 2023
Description: Worker fell from a ladder.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Welder
Date: November 27, 2023
Description: Metal stabilizer door fell on worker.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 27, 2023
Description: Truss system collapsed on project site.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: November 4, 2023
Description: Truck was running and the exhaust was not vented outside.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 30, 2023
Description: Worker fell from third floor to the first floor onto concrete while installing guardrails.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Foreman
Date: October 30, 2023
Description: Worker was working on an electrical panel when an arc flash occurred, causing burns to their wrist and top of hand.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 25, 2023
Description: Worker was injured when they jumped in the a trench , and it collapsed.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: October 25, 2023
Description: Worker was crushed by the loader truck.
