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: Tree aborist
Job Type: Tree remover
Date: May 27, 2026
Description: Worker climbed a utility pole and was electrocuted.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: May 26, 2026
Description: The worker sprayed slag with a hand on the lower gear; when the cut finished, the upper gear dropped onto the hand.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 8, 2026
Description: While forming cement curbs with a slipform paver, the worker was struck when the operator restarted the machine and the right back track ran over the worker’s leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Supervisor
Date: May 8, 2026
Description: During ferry gate repairs, the ramp dropped about 12.7 cm (5 inches) onto the worker's foot, causing fractures to all bones in the foot.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Chicken hanger
Date: May 5, 2026
Description: Worker’s thumb was caught in a moving metal rack while loading chickens, resulting in a partial thumb amputation and fractured ribs.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: May 3, 2026
Description: A worker in the steam plant was burned by released steam during maintenance.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: April 30, 2026
Description: A truck left a construction site with its dump box raised and struck overhead power lines, damaging the lines and a utility pole.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Excavation and snow removal contractor
Job Type: Driver
Date: April 28, 2026
Description: The driver moved forward without confirming the dump box was fully lowered, damaging two electrical poles and their communication lines.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 14, 2026
Description: Worker fell backward when moving a portable sandblaster, causing a fractured hip.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: April 13, 2026
Description: Worker’s finger was amputated when they accidentally activated the saw blade with their knee while removing a piece of wood.
