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: Health care and social services
Job Type: Health-care worker
Date: August 14, 2014
Description: During an intervention with an aggressive patient, worker slipped and fell with patient and co-worker and his foot caught under the bed as he was falling.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 14, 2014
Description: Worker was backed into by a forklift and knocked to the floor.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 13, 2014
Description: While removing material on sloped roof, the worker leaned to speak to a co-worker on the ground, lost his balance and fell 4 metres (13 feet).
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 8, 2014
Description: Two employees were playing around in the shop when one worker tripped on a piece of steel causing him to fall.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker was painting and welding when an explosion occurred, causing severe burns to upper body, hands, arms and respiratory tract.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker fell approximately 6 metres (20 feet) from a portable extension ladder while installing a satellite dish.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker fell approximately 1.6 metres (5-6 feet) through an uncovered opening into a basement, injuring his back and head.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker was cleaning a lobster machine when his left hand got caught.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Hospitality
Job Type: Shipper
Date: July 28, 2014
Description: Worker was using a utility knife to cut a cardboard box when his hand slipped, lacerating his thumb.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Wood splitter operator
Date: July 17, 2014
Description: Worker was using a vertical wood splitter when his hand got caught between the splitter end and a log.
