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: Tourism, culture and leisure
Job Type: Team leader
Date: August 18, 2015
Description: Worker was taking photographs of a municipal water supply site when he was struck in the back by the bucket of an excavator.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: August 11, 2015
Description: The dump truck came into contact with a 69,000 kW overhead energized utility line during a pre-operative check at the employer's site.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Education
Job Type: Laboratory researcher
Date: August 11, 2015
Description: Worker was mixing a chemical compound inside a glove box when it exploded, causing burns to his face and ear.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 11, 2015
Description: After installing metal flashing on a roof, the worker decided to take a break, unsecured the rope grab and walked toward the ladder, when he slipped on the dew-covered roof, falling about three metres.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Gravel pit
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: August 10, 2015
Description: Worker was operating a rock/gravel sorter when his arm was caught in the motor system.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: August 7, 2015
Description: Worker fell more than three metres from scaffolding onto a cement floor while doing repairs to a garage door. He died from his injuries four days later.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: August 6, 2015
Description: Worker was disconnecting the ground on a machine when he made electrical contact with the cable, receiving an electrical shock with entry and exit wounds.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 6, 2015
Description: Worker's foot was crushed when a large piece of rock fell from an excavator bucket.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Mining, oil and gas extraction
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: August 5, 2015
Description: An underground natural gas line was severed by an excavator during a municipal utility upgrade of water and sewer.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Tourism, culture and leisure
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 20, 2015
Description: The employee was troubleshooting a compressor interruption when an arc flash explosion occurred.
