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: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Agriculture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 22, 2026
Description: Worker suffered a deep leg cut from chainsaw kickback while clearing brush.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: September 18, 2026
Description: A dump truck struck an overhead electrical line while leaving a construction site with its box still lowering causing damage to the service mast.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: September 15, 2026
Description: Worker fell more than 3.65 meters (12 feet) when a temporary elevated platform over a stairwell gave way while ceiling track was being installed.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 8, 2026
Description: Worker was attempting to dislodge a piece of cardboard from a machine when the hydraulic piston returned, amputating their finger.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: September 7, 2026
Description: Worker fell from a conveyor while clearing a production issue, resulting in a head injury and dislocated finger.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: September 7, 2026
Description: While lowering an elevated work platform, the basket came near a high-voltage power line, causing an electrical arc.
Nature of injury: Assault
Industry: Security guard and patrol services
Job Type: Security guard / Patrol officer
Date: September 4, 2026
Description: A worker was assaulted while on duty on a construction site.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Driver
Date: September 3, 2026
Description: A truck’s raised dump box contacted energized lines.
Nature of injury: Concussion
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Delivery person
Date: September 2, 2026
Description: The worker backed through an open elevator door, fell 1.2 metres (3.94 feet) onto beams.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 27, 2026
Description: A worker’s glove caught in the rotating fingers of a tractor-mounted blueberry harvester while clearing a branch, causing deep lacerations to their forearm and hand.
