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: Welder
Date: January 8, 2015
Description: Worker was standing behind forklift when the operator reversed the forklift onto the worker's foot.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 31, 2014
Description: Worker was removing tarp from a scaffolding system when he fell three stories (approximately 12 metres) to the ground.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Consultant
Date: December 29, 2014
Description: A large piece of metal, approximately 910 kg, fell on worker, fracturing an arm. When the worker tried to get up, he rolled under a forklift and the metal cut into his muscle.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: December 17, 2014
Description: Worker was replacing components of an electrical system when an arc flash explosion occurred, causing burns.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: December 16, 2014
Description: Worker was pulling nails from a framed wall at a construction site. The wall was not braced properly and fell onto the worker.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Electrician
Date: December 15, 2014
Description: Worker fell from an extension ladder, causing facial fractures.
Nature of injury: Soft tissue injuries
Industry: Utility
Job Type: Installer
Date: December 8, 2014
Description: Worker was inflating an industrial tire when the rim came apart and the tire exploded, causing multiple injuries.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: December 5, 2014
Description: Worker was leaning on the railing of a platform when it broke, resulting in a fall of 7.5 metres. The worker was wearing harness but was not tied off.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 25, 2014
Description: Worker was serving customers at front counter when she received burns from hot coffee.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: November 20, 2014
Description: Worker slipped from roof, falling 4.5 metres to the ground.
