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: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 17, 2016
Description: Worker was changing knives on a chipper when he stepped on the foot pedal used to rotate the chipper's head, trapping his hand inside the chipper.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Team leader
Date: July 11, 2016
Description: Worker was trying to replace a chain on a sprocket using a pry bar when it became stuck in the sprocket and struck him in the face, causing facial fractures and lacerations.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: July 11, 2016
Description: Worker was using a chop saw when she opened the cover to unclog the dust collector pipe without locking out the machine, cutting her finger on the spinning saw.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: July 7, 2016
Description: Worker locked out a hot-water pump and closed one of its two outlet valves to change the pump's gasket, but was splashed with hot water from the second outlet valve when he removed the pump.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: July 4, 2016
Description: Worker was walking next to a large window standing on a tripod when the window fell onto the worker.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: June 27, 2016
Description: Worker pushed a ride-on lawn mower from behind after it became stuck. The machine took off, striking the rear of a truck and injuring his hand.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 27, 2016
Description: Worker was doing repairs on a concrete pump truck when he fell backward from the top of its hopper.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 24, 2016
Description: Workers were starting a barbecue smoker in the back of a food truck when a propane explosion occurred, blowing open the smoker's doors. One worker was struck by a door while the other received burns.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Clerk
Date: June 22, 2016
Description: Worker fell off a stair ladder while accessing a high shelving unit
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 22, 2016
Description: Worker was pulling a felt on a roller when he slipped and hit his ribs against a railing.
