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: Machine shop
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 16, 2022
Description: Worker reached into a machine without locking it out, causing a deep gash to his arm.
Nature of injury: Lead exposure
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Demolisher
Date: February 7, 2022
Description: Multiple employees exposed to lead while demolishing a building.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Hospitality
Date: January 29, 2022
Description: Worker’s foot was crushed on the gangway while debarking a ferry.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 17, 2022
Description: Worker fell from a ladder onto a concrete floor, causing multiple fractures and a head injury.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: December 20, 2021
Description: A four-storey building was being excavated when the excavator fell into the basement.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 6, 2021
Description: Worker fell from scaffolding.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Waste collection
Job Type: Driver
Date: December 3, 2021
Description: While unloading a recycling bin, worker’s truck struck the power line.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Driver
Date: November 24, 2021
Description: Worker entered the trailer while it was being unloaded and was crushed by the excavator claw.
Nature of injury: Severe injury
Industry: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: November 12, 2021
Description: The worker was assaulted while outside the facility.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Contractor
Date: October 29, 2021
Description: Worker was pouring concrete floor on the 5th floor when the floor collapsed, minor injuries sustained by 2 employees.
