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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 10, 2014
Description: Worker was cutting and removing plastic straps from a bundle of hardwood pallet products. As the worker reached in between two bundles, the trimmer operator, not knowing his co-worker was reaching in between the bundles, started the transfer chains, crushing worker with the bundles.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Consultant
Date: June 10, 2014
Description: Worker was unloading an all-terrain vehicle from a pick-up truck box when a ramp failed. The ATV fell on the worker, causing injuries.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 7, 2014
Description: Worker was unloading boxes with a co-worker at a loading dock. After unloading the last box, the worker stepped back and tripped over a pallet and fell on his left hip.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: June 6, 2014
Description: Worker was cutting the top off an empty can of brake cleaner with a disc grinder. The grinder ignited the fumes in the container, causing an explosion.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Public administration
Job Type: Firefighter
Date: June 3, 2014
Description: Worker was running through a puddle during a training scenario when he rolled over on his foot on the edge of damaged pavement.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 30, 2014
Description: A worker was attempting to connect a set of lifting chains from a backhoe's excavator bucket to a concrete block. The backhoe operator accidentally lowered the bucket, resulting in crushing injuries.
Nature of injury: Exposure to chlorine dioxide
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Laboratory researcher
Date: May 29, 2014
Description: A process was restarted in the mill that resulted in a tank unexpectedly releasing hydrogen sulfide into an area where workers were present.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: May 29, 2014
Description: A company was clearing branches in a blueberry field when the dump truck came in contact with a power line (69,000 volts) causing a power outage.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 8, 2014
Description: Worker was cutting meat with an electrical meat saw and cut his finger.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: May 7, 2014
Description: Injured worker and a co-worker were attempting to remove a shipping pallet from beneath a large motor control centre unit weighing approximately 1,800 lbs. The unit fell forward onto the worker, trapping him beneath. Co-workers quickly lifted the unit enough so he could crawl out.
