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: Severe abdominal injury
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Driver
Date: February 28, 2024
Description: Worker was struck in the abdomen by a log which fell off the truck.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: February 7, 2024
Description: Worker fell off a 2-story house, resulting in broken ribs and spinal injury.
Nature of injury: Back pain
Industry: Transportation
Job Type: Driver
Date: February 7, 2024
Description: Pallets fell on top of worker when they opened the door of a semi-truck van.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: January 18, 2024
Description: Worker was run over a truck while doing mechanical work.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: December 22, 2023
Description: Worker fell going up a ladder, causing injury to their wrist, eye socket and pelvis.
Nature of injury: Punctures
Industry: Smoke house
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 20, 2023
Description: Worker fell off a rafter while lowering sticks of fish into the smoker.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: December 18, 2023
Description: Worker's hand got struck in the rollers and had to be amputated.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Excavation and snow removal contractor
Job Type: Employee
Date: December 1, 2023
Description: While loading a tractor on a trailer; the worker slipped and fell approx. 10 feet.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 30, 2023
Description: Worker fell from a ladder.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Welder
Date: November 27, 2023
Description: Metal stabilizer door fell on worker.
