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: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 27, 2023
Description: Truss system collapsed on project site.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: November 4, 2023
Description: Truck was running and the exhaust was not vented outside.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 30, 2023
Description: Worker fell from third floor to the first floor onto concrete while installing guardrails.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Foreman
Date: October 30, 2023
Description: Worker was working on an electrical panel when an arc flash occurred, causing burns to their wrist and top of hand.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 25, 2023
Description: Worker was injured when they jumped in the a trench , and it collapsed.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: October 25, 2023
Description: Worker was crushed by the loader truck.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: October 24, 2023
Description: Worker was struck in the neck, striking an artery when the punch broke from a tooling machine.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Site Manager
Date: October 24, 2023
Description: Worker fell from the 3rd floor when the temporary stairs collapsed.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 16, 2023
Description: Driver did not lower the trailer before entering the roadway and struck the power lines.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 12, 2023
Description: Two workers fell 16 feet when bracing failed.
