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: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Foreman
Date: January 30, 2017
Description: Worker was working on the fourth floor of a building under construction when he fell approximately 12 metres to the ground below.
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 24, 2017
Description: A machine failure caused a release of sulphur dioxide, exposing workers. Seven required oxygen on site.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 12, 2017
Description: Worker's left arm became caught in salt spreader, dislocating his elbow and fracturing his arm in four places.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: January 6, 2017
Description: Worker was descending a portable ladder when it slipped, causing him to fall about 1.2 metres and breaking his leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Drywaller
Date: January 6, 2017
Description: Worker entered a building and fell about 2.7 metres through an opening, fracturing two ribs.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Supervisor
Date: January 1, 2017
Description: Worker caught his hand on machinery, lacerating a tendon.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: December 26, 2016
Description: Magnesium calcium in a bin reacted with humidity, causing a fire. A loader near the bin caught on fire, trapping the operator inside. The operator was rescued with no injury.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: December 26, 2016
Description: Worker sustained a hairline skull fracture and a cheekbone fracture when a limb fell from a tree he was cutting, striking him on the head.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: December 22, 2016
Description: Worker died four days after his leg was caught in a conveyor while cleaning it.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 6, 2016
Description: Worker reached under a conveyor belt to clear a damaged belt piece when his hand was pulled into the conveyor's rollers, causing a deep laceration and soft-tissue injuries.
