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: Back pain
Industry: Janitorial
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: July 13, 2017
Description: Worker was using a material lift and trying to set up a metal bar. This metal bar slipped and fell on the worker's back.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Material handling
Date: July 13, 2017
Description: Worker suffered heel fracture when the ride-on electric pallet jack he was driving struck warehouse racking protector.
Nature of injury: Punctures
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 23, 2017
Description: Worker was on a flatbed when they slipped and fell onto a water pump that was on the same flatbed.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Waste management
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: June 20, 2017
Description: Worker lost consciousness after appearing to have been exposed to fumes inside of the tanker he was inspecting.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 13, 2017
Description: Worker was lifting equipment from within the box of a pick-up truck when he slipped and broke his right wrist.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: June 12, 2017
Description: Worker suffered a fracture to his left arm while operating a milling machine when part of the steel fragment was caught on his clothing pulling him toward the turning chuck.
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Technician
Date: June 11, 2017
Description: Workers were exposed to a steam with a strong amine smell while opening a drip leg when steaming up a steam line.
Nature of injury: Concussion
Industry: Janitorial
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: June 5, 2017
Description: Window cleaner suffered a crushed right thumb and index finger and head trauma when he fell as a result of the ladder he was on to clean a window broke. He fell approximately 8 feet to the ground and possibly hit a propane tank when falling.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Accommodation and food services
Job Type: Restaurant worker
Date: May 21, 2017
Description: Propane grill exploded when new lead hand, at beginning of shift, started it leading to second-degree burns to arms, hand and minor burns to nose and lips.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Security guard and patrol services
Job Type: Security guard / Patrol officer
Date: May 18, 2017
Description: While security guard was trying to apprehend someone on campus with drugs he was struck by an open car door as the vehicle attempted to leave the scene resulting in a broken nose and stitches to the nose and forehead.
