Incidents

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.

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  • 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: Multiply 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.

  • Nature of injury: Punctures
    Industry: Smoke house
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: December 20, 2023
    Description: Worker fell off a rafter while lowering sticks of fish into the smoker.

  • Nature of injury: Amputation
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Cleaner
    Date: December 18, 2023
    Description: Worker's hand got struck in the rollers and had to be amputated.

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