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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 8, 2018
Description: Workers suffered injuries when evacuating the area after an explosion.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 3, 2018
Description: Dump truck driver was driving with an elevated bed and hit the power line.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: October 2, 2018
Description: Worker was crushed underneath a suspended load that was hanging from the clamp of a porter.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 10, 2018
Description: Worker was working on the roof when they slipped and fell 19 feet to the ground.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 7, 2018
Description: Worker was struck by a cut tree that was leaning on another tree while working nearby.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: September 7, 2018
Description: Worker was using a ladder to access the roof and the ladder slipped.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Silviculture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 6, 2018
Description: Worker was working in the woods when a tree limb fell on their head.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 6, 2018
Description: Workers were exposed to possible asbestos.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 25, 2018
Description: Worker fell from a two-story home through an opening by the staircase.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: August 25, 2018
Description: Worker was moving a chain sprocket when it fell and hit their ladder, causing them to fall 4 feet to the ground.
