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: Fatality
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 18, 2024
Description: Worker fell and hit their head on concrete.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 10, 2024
Description: Worker was crushed by a gravel truck.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 2, 2024
Description: Excavator operator was backfilling dig site when they struck the gas line with bucket.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: September 26, 2024
Description: Worker was crushed between two pieces of machinery while taking measurements.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 23, 2024
Description: Worker’s hand got caught under a roller while doing maintenance on a woodchipper.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 20, 2024
Description: Employee arrived at work and found the deceased under the garage door.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Linesman
Date: August 29, 2024
Description: Worker was working too close to energized transmission lines when an arc occurred between the boom and the lines.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 28, 2024
Description: Worker was cleaning a machine with improper guarding and no lock when their hand got caught.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 27, 2024
Description: Worker hit a gas line while digging.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 26, 2024
Description: While exiting a skid steer, the worker fell and hit their head.
