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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Brick layer
Date: November 17, 2015
Description: Worker was laying bricks when he fell off a scaffold about 1.5 metres off the ground.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Drywaller
Date: November 16, 2015
Description: Worker was climbing a metal scaffold when his hand slipped off the wrung, causing him to fall about 2.4 metres.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 16, 2015
Description: Worker was working outside on a scaffold that had become slippery by a drifting snow gust when he slipped and fell about 1.8 metres.
Nature of injury: Carbon monoxide exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 15, 2015
Description: Two workers were treated for carbon monoxide exposure, linked to the operation of a concrete saw.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 13, 2015
Description: Worker's finger was amputated when his hand got caught in an improperly guarded machine.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Press operator
Date: November 13, 2015
Description: Worker died from injuries after he was crushed by a hydraulic conveyor.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Hospitality
Job Type: Restaurant worker
Date: November 11, 2015
Description: Worker was emptying grease from a deep fryer when some sprayed on her leg, causing a second-degree burn from knee to foot.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Delivery person
Date: November 4, 2015
Description: Worker was making a delivery to a business when he was struck in the face by a full bundle of shingles that fell from the roof.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Information and communications technology
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: October 21, 2015
Description: Worker was on a ladder placed on top of two sets of scaffolds to board up a window. The structure collapsed, causing him to fall about 4.5 metres. The falling scaffold also struck another employee, causing bruises.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 16, 2015
Description: Worker fell about 6 metres from a two-storey building, landing on his feet. The worker was wearing a safety restraint, but it wasn't secured to the building.
