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: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Owner
Date: February 4, 2014
Description: Worker fell from building while he was clearing snow from roof.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Health care and social services
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 4, 2014
Description: Worker was wearing high heel boots and slipped in a hallway.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: January 15, 2014
Description: When worker cut down a tree, it hit the ground and caused a piece of wood to fly in the air and strike his head.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Supervisor
Description: Worker fell from the 6th floor when unloading equipment from the balcony.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Driver
Description: Worker’s finger got caught when trying to unjam a motorize conveyor with a truck’s pulley system.
