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: Near miss
Industry: Public administration
Job Type: Police officer
Date: May 20, 2020
Description: A firearm was discharged while it was being cleaned by an officer. No one was injured.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: April 22, 2020
Description: Metal piece cut worker’s arm, causing deep laceration.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Electrician
Date: March 19, 2020
Description: Worker was hit on the head by a pipe and needed stitches above an eye.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Energy
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 27, 2020
Description: Worker was pulling a cable when it struck him in the chest.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: January 23, 2020
Description: IW got pinned by chain hoist while lifting a large piece of equipment.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: January 9, 2020
Description: The worker fell and lost consciousness when his ladder slipped off a pole.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Mining, oil and gas extraction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: January 1, 2020
Description: Worker‘s leg had to be amputated below the knee after it was crushed by dislodged rock.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Logger
Date: October 10, 2019
Description: Worker got caught in a miller.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 9, 2019
Description: Trusses fell, striking and injuring two workers.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 7, 2019
Description: Worker’s leg got caught in an auger.
