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: Soft tissue injuries
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 23, 2014
Description: Worker was operating a ride-on mower over wet, sloped grass, when the mower slid and fell approximately 4 feet off a retaining wall.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 19, 2014
Description: Worker was spraying insulation when he tripped.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Welder
Date: June 18, 2014
Description: Worker was using an overhead crane to set a steel H-beam on the floor and unhooked the clamp. When the worker attempted to raise the crane, the clamp hooked the side of the beam, flipping it onto the workers' legs.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Waste collection
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 18, 2014
Description: Worker was riding on the back of the garbage truck. When the truck driver applied the brake stop for the next pick-up, the worker lost balance, hit his head on the side of truck and fell onto the pavement.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 18, 2014
Description: Worker was nicked by the wheel of an industrial lift truck.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: June 13, 2014
Description: Worker, who was not wearing fall arrest equipment, fell 18 feet from a roof.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: June 10, 2014
Description: Worker was running diagnostics on a residential heat pump when his foot slipped and his hand hit the uncovered unit.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 10, 2014
Description: Worker was cutting and removing plastic straps from a bundle of hardwood pallet products. As the worker reached in between two bundles, the trimmer operator, not knowing his co-worker was reaching in between the bundles, started the transfer chains, crushing worker with the bundles.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Consultant
Date: June 10, 2014
Description: Worker was unloading an all-terrain vehicle from a pick-up truck box when a ramp failed. The ATV fell on the worker, causing injuries.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 7, 2014
Description: Worker was unloading boxes with a co-worker at a loading dock. After unloading the last box, the worker stepped back and tripped over a pallet and fell on his left hip.
