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: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Gravel pit
Job Type: Operator
Date: August 15, 2024
Description: While worker was cleaning the screener/trommel machine with no lock-out they were pinned under a piece of metal, causing bruising.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: August 14, 2024
Description: Worker was struck behind the head by the cap of the airbag while working under a transport with a damaged suspension airbag.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 14, 2024
Description: Worker was cleaning a press drill without a lock-out. the saw operator hit the estop, which turned off the hydraulic pump, lowering and activating the drill bit which caused arm injuries.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: August 4, 2024
Description: When the worker placed their hands on an unguarded conveyor, their glove was pulled in, resulting in lacerations requiring surgery.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 23, 2024
Description: Worker was cutting a tree from a scaffold without any fall protection. A branch struck the scaffold causing the worker to fall 15 feet, they injured their back and hip.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: July 23, 2024
Description: Gravel truck ran over worker.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Health and Safety Officer
Date: July 22, 2024
Description: Worker grabbed health and safety officer’s hands and wrist, then shoved them.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 18, 2024
Description: A dolly ran over the worker while they were trying to stop it.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Silviculture
Job Type: Woodworker
Date: July 17, 2024
Description: Worker tripped on a tree stump falling backward, injuring their index finger.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: July 15, 2024
Description: Worker, who was spraying potatoes, received electrical shock when retrieving a fire extinguisher from a machine that had struck power lines.
