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: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Owner
Date: November 20, 2014
Description: Owner was clearing snow off restaurant roof. Upon descent, he fell 2.7 metres from the ladder.
Nature of injury: Strains, sprains and tears
Industry: Arts, entertainment and recreation
Job Type: Mason
Date: November 20, 2014
Description: Worker walked off staging, falling 1.5 metres onto concrete floor.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 17, 2014
Description: Worker was trying to unplug a wood shavings chute of a wood chipper when his hand came in contact with the moving rotating blade assembly.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 13, 2014
Description: Worker fell 3.5-4.5 metres after a chain broke that supported the metal structure he was standing on.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 6, 2014
Description: When trying to install a light, worker fell sideways from ladder, landing on floor.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: November 4, 2014
Description: Truck operator was unloading earth when the truck made contact with 138-volt line, resulting in power outage to 40% of Greater Moncton.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 29, 2014
Description: Worker was unloading a 275-kg boiler from a service truck with hoisting apparatus when a corner of the boiler hit the truck. The boiler toppled onto the worker.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: October 27, 2014
Description: Bulldozer rolled over and fell into water at the bottom of a gravel pit. The operator was trapped beneath the water.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Painter
Date: October 23, 2014
Description: Worker was on a scaffold when he lost balance and fell approximately 1.8 metres onto a concrete floor.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 7, 2014
Description: Worker was changing a propane tank on a Zamboni when he slipped and fell onto an ice surface. The propane tank fell onto the employee's hand.
