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: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: August 5, 2026
Description: An arc flash was caused when the excavator operator hit an overhead power line.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: August 5, 2026
Description: A worker fell on a conveyor belt while reaching for a log.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 4, 2026
Description: A worker burned both hands when gasoline poured into a burn barrel caused a flash fire that ignited their shirt.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: July 31, 2026
Description: After unloading with the dump box still raised, the dump truck drove forward and pulled down power lines.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: July 28, 2026
Description: While cleaning a running machine, the worker’s glove got caught in a moving part, causing them to lose a fingertip.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Driver
Date: July 17, 2026
Description: Worker was wedged between two 5-ton trucks.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: July 15, 2026
Description: Worker’s hand slipped into the saw blade while cutting wood, resulting in finger amputation.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: July 7, 2026
Description: Worker’s sleeve got caught on a protruding bolt on an upgraded rotating drive wheel, pulling their arm into the machinery.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: July 1, 2026
Description: Worker was drilling multiple penetrations through walls and floors known to contain asbestos-containing materials.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Health care and social services
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Asbestos-containing materials were disturbed during a heating system upgrade.
