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: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 6, 2022
Description: Employees hospitalized after being exposed to asbestos.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 4, 2022
Description: Worker fell from a roof resulting in a broken foot.
Nature of injury: Bruises and contusions
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: September 14, 2022
Description: Worker fell 12 feet while roofing a garage and suffered bruising to shoulder and back.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 8, 2022
Description: A truss fell on a worker when the rigging failed, resulting in a spinal injury and broken leg.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Electrician
Date: August 25, 2022
Description: A power flash caused burns to worker's hands.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: August 16, 2022
Description: Worker fell approx. 16 ft from a beam and suffered a hairline spinal fracture.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Horticulture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 5, 2022
Description: A worker jumped from a lawn tractor while going down-hill, thinking it was going to roll over and sustained deep leg lacerations.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 2, 2022
Description: A worker was hit by a car during traffic control, resulting in leg and elbow fractures.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Golf course
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: July 21, 2022
Description: Worker was electrocuted when the switch box was turned on.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 18, 2022
Description: Worker received a deep laceration to hand when removing a guard to clear a machine.
