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: Chemical exposure
Industry: Wholesale Trade
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: March 25, 2025
Description: Worker was cleaning the rollers of the plastic bag fabrications machine and was sprayed in the eyes when the spray bottle malfunctioned.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Supervisor
Date: March 20, 2025
Description: Worker walked into the peat moss bale compactor area and was crushed by the machine.
Nature of injury: Severe injury
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Welder
Date: March 14, 2025
Description: Worker’s finger went through a hole on the ash bin while examining it for repair.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Recycling
Job Type: Driver
Date: March 13, 2025
Description: A truck and trailer were being loaded with scrap metal when the contents began to smoke.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Welder
Date: March 5, 2025
Description: Worker’s shirt caught fire while welding. Flames burned through three layers of clothing.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 4, 2025
Description: Worker’s fingers were amputated while using a saw to build pallets.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: February 26, 2025
Description: Worker was lifting a truss when their crane cable came close to power line, causing an arc.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: February 21, 2025
Description: Worker was found injured in their loader.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Trail grooming
Job Type: Operator
Date: February 20, 2025
Description: Operator forgot to bring in the extended metal cutter arm, resulting in the metal tower collapsing to the ground.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: February 12, 2025
Description: A gas line was punctured while repairs were being made to a blocked septic pipe.
