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: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 17, 2014
Description: Worker lifted a small tractor through a hatch on the second floor of a poultry farm building using a chain hoist. He closed the hatch and began using the tractor to clean the floor. The structure around the hatch failed and the worker fell approximately 8 feet to the first floor, with the tractor landing on him.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: July 16, 2014
Description: Worker, who was wearing sneaker-type safety footwear, was working on a low-pressure condensation tank when hot water/steam burned his foot.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Painter
Date: July 15, 2014
Description: Worker fell approximately 18 feet from the ladder he was working on.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Consultant
Date: July 11, 2014
Description: Worker was preparing to re-install a section of guardrail on the back deck of a boat's wheelhouse when he felt lightheaded. He fell approximately 8 feet through the opening in the guardrail to the main deck.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: July 7, 2014
Description: Workers were pulling an electrical cable through a conduit using rope. The workers fell to the floor (same level) when the rope broke.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: July 1, 2014
Description: Crushed rock was being loaded onto a boat from a conveyor machine. The front end of the conveyor machine fell and pinned the worker.
Nature of injury: Soft tissue injuries
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 23, 2014
Description: Worker was operating a ride-on mower over wet, sloped grass, when the mower slid and fell approximately 4 feet off a retaining wall.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 19, 2014
Description: Worker was spraying insulation when he tripped.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Welder
Date: June 18, 2014
Description: Worker was using an overhead crane to set a steel H-beam on the floor and unhooked the clamp. When the worker attempted to raise the crane, the clamp hooked the side of the beam, flipping it onto the workers' legs.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Waste collection
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 18, 2014
Description: Worker was riding on the back of the garbage truck. When the truck driver applied the brake stop for the next pick-up, the worker lost balance, hit his head on the side of truck and fell onto the pavement.
