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: Carbon monoxide exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Owner
Date: March 27, 2023
Description: Two workers were exposed to carbon monoxide while operating a gas saw in a residential basement.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: March 24, 2023
Description: Worker suffered severe burns when an explosion occurred while cleaning the food truck.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Paper Mill
Job Type: Electrician
Date: March 10, 2023
Description: An arc flash occured when the electrician turned on the breaker for the pulper brake pump.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 2, 2023
Description: Worker broke their arm while using a sledgehammer to fix a jam without locking out the machine.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 1, 2023
Description: Worker was crushed between two loaders.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: February 16, 2023
Description: Worker jumped 12 feet to avoid falling with the loader causing fractured vertebrae.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: February 6, 2023
Description: Worker broke vertebrae in neck after falling 15 feet from a roof.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Owner
Date: February 4, 2023
Description: Combustible dust explosion in the bucket elevator chain feed conveyor.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Teacher
Date: January 21, 2023
Description: Two individuals were exposed to asbestos when they walked into a room under construction.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Energy
Job Type: Linesman
Date: January 17, 2023
Description: Employee was working on a transmission pole.
