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: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Energy
Job Type: Unknown
Date: April 30, 2024
Description: Workers were exposed to asbestos.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Demolition
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 2, 2024
Description: Worker encountered a power cable during demolition and, used tin shears to cut the 440v live cable.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Arena
Job Type: Driver
Date: March 28, 2024
Description: While cleaning ice/snow from the Zamboni auger, a worker's leg accidentally turned on the switch and their fingers were caught in the auger.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: March 5, 2024
Description: Worker's index finger and thumb were cut off while using a miter saw.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: March 5, 2024
Description: Worker fell 20 feet from a 2-storey house when the rope tied around them broke.
Nature of injury: Severe abdominal injury
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Driver
Date: February 28, 2024
Description: Worker was struck in the abdomen by a log which fell off the truck.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: February 7, 2024
Description: Worker fell off a 2-story house, resulting in broken ribs and spinal injury.
Nature of injury: Back pain
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Driver
Date: February 7, 2024
Description: Pallets fell on top of worker when they opened the door of a semi-truck van.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: January 18, 2024
Description: Worker was run over a truck while doing mechanical work.
Nature of injury: Multiple injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: December 22, 2023
Description: Worker fell going up a ladder, causing injury to their wrist, eye socket and pelvis.
