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: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 10, 2021
Description: Two workers escaped with no injuries when the roof from the storage building collapsed.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 10, 2021
Description: Worker's hand got stuck in the splitter, causing four fingers and half of a thumb to be amputated.
Nature of injury: Unknown
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Driver
Date: February 5, 2021
Description: Worker fell from the top of a tractor trailer. Injuries are currently unknown.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Lead Hand
Date: February 3, 2021
Description: Two workers were injured when a cable broke from being stressed, causing a fractured finger for one and a broken arm for the other.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 1, 2021
Description: 1000 lb tank fell on the worker.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 22, 2021
Description: Worker’s hand was caught in a conveyor sprocket, resulting in nerve and tendon damage.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Aquaculture
Job Type: Diver
Date: January 8, 2021
Description: Worker was hit in the chest by a propeller, causing a laceration under the ribs.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 17, 2020
Description: Worker fell 45 feet from a building, suffering a broken leg, fractures to the face, jaw and teeth.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: December 8, 2020
Description: Worker was treated for brain bleed, skull fracture and broken ribs after falling 6-7 feet from a ladder.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 2, 2020
Description: Worker fell 12 feet from a ladder causing fractured vertebrae.
