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: Crushing injury
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: May 10, 2017
Description: Worker's glove got caught on a wood sliver and hand was pulled into the roller at the planer's infeed crushing and fracturing his thumb and index finger.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 8, 2017
Description: Worker was hit by a forklift while walking on-site injuring his leg.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 28, 2017
Description: Chemical penetrated worker's leather gloves, causing a chemical burn.
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Painter
Date: April 21, 2017
Description: Paint thinner splashed onto the worker's face, causing eye, nose, mouth and facial skin irritation.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 13, 2017
Description: Grocery store worker fell, fracturing hip.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Owner
Date: April 10, 2017
Description: Worker was using a grinder when sparks ignited a flammable substance in the garbage, causing an explosion. The worker experienced burns to the face, forehead and throat.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 10, 2017
Description: Worker slipped and fell about eight feet off a metal scaffold ladder, causing a broken leg.
Nature of injury: Abrasions, scratches
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Industrial mechanic
Date: April 9, 2017
Description: A 13-inch piece of a threaded rod broke free, striking the worker and causing facial abrasions.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: April 5, 2017
Description: The shaft end of an idler roller slid from the bearing race, falling about 14 inches onto the worker's hand.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: March 25, 2017
Description: While removing piping, the pipe hit the worker's face.
