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: Concussion
Industry: Health care and social services
Job Type: Firefighter
Date: February 11, 2025
Description: Fire-fighter was struck on the head by falling debris.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Employee
Date: January 6, 2025
Description: Employees were exposed to asbestos
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 3, 2025
Description: Worker jumped approximately 2.94 metres (10 feet) to the ground to avoid being hit by bundles of roofing.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Operator
Date: January 3, 2025
Description: Excavator bucket contacted gas line.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Mining, oil and gas extraction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: December 27, 2024
Description: Worker fell 2.44 metres (8 feet) from a metal beam while removing dust from peat moss machine.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: December 8, 2024
Description: While digging the operator hit the water line flooding the hole, when they tried to make the hole bigger the gas line was hit.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: December 6, 2024
Description: Excavator hit a gas line.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 3, 2024
Description: Worker fell more than 3m when a rebar wire tie broke.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Electrician
Date: November 22, 2024
Description: Worker’s finger got caught in a pulley when they accidentally hit the on switch with their knee.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 16, 2024
Description: Fishing vessel sank.
