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: Chemical exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Technician
Date: June 11, 2017
Description: Workers were exposed to a steam with a strong amine smell while opening a drip leg when steaming up a steam line.
Nature of injury: Concussion
Industry: Janitorial
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: June 5, 2017
Description: Window cleaner suffered a crushed right thumb and index finger and head trauma when he fell as a result of the ladder he was on to clean a window broke. He fell approximately 8 feet to the ground and possibly hit a propane tank when falling.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Accommodation and food services
Job Type: Restaurant worker
Date: May 21, 2017
Description: Propane grill exploded when new lead hand, at beginning of shift, started it leading to second-degree burns to arms, hand and minor burns to nose and lips.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Security guard and patrol services
Job Type: Security guard / Patrol officer
Date: May 18, 2017
Description: While security guard was trying to apprehend someone on campus with drugs he was struck by an open car door as the vehicle attempted to leave the scene resulting in a broken nose and stitches to the nose and forehead.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: May 10, 2017
Description: Worker's glove got caught on a wood sliver and hand was pulled into the roller at the planer's infeed crushing and fracturing his thumb and index finger.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 8, 2017
Description: Worker was hit by a forklift while walking on-site injuring his leg.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 28, 2017
Description: Chemical penetrated worker's leather gloves, causing a chemical burn.
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Painter
Date: April 21, 2017
Description: Paint thinner splashed onto the worker's face, causing eye, nose, mouth and facial skin irritation.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 13, 2017
Description: Grocery store worker fell, fracturing hip.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Owner
Date: April 10, 2017
Description: Worker was using a grinder when sparks ignited a flammable substance in the garbage, causing an explosion. The worker experienced burns to the face, forehead and throat.
