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: Near miss
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: May 29, 2014
Description: A company was clearing branches in a blueberry field when the dump truck came in contact with a power line (69,000 volts) causing a power outage.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 8, 2014
Description: Worker was cutting meat with an electrical meat saw and cut his finger.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: May 7, 2014
Description: Injured worker and a co-worker were attempting to remove a shipping pallet from beneath a large motor control centre unit weighing approximately 1,800 lbs. The unit fell forward onto the worker, trapping him beneath. Co-workers quickly lifted the unit enough so he could crawl out.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 6, 2014
Description: A piece of wood struck the worker's face.
Nature of injury: Strains, sprains and tears
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 30, 2014
Description: Workers were bracing trusses when they suddenly started to collapse in a domino effect, pinning the workers in between the trusses.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: April 28, 2014
Description: Worker was standing on a raised platform to sandblast a regulator unit when he fell, injuring his leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Public administration
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 9, 2014
Description: As a two-person crew operated an auger to unblock a sewerage pipe, the auger's handle came apart, striking the worker's face.
Nature of injury: Dislocation
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: April 6, 2014
Description: While walking across a scaffolding unit, the worker fell approximately 14 feet through an opening in the staging.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Technician
Date: April 4, 2014
Description: Worker was repairing a conveyor belt when his arm got caught in the conveyor.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Marine
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: March 26, 2014
Description: Worker was climbing down a stepladder and fell approximately four feet to the ground.
