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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Driver
Date: May 25, 2024
Description: Worker fell from a self-loading boom causing a fracture spine.
Nature of injury: Multiply injuries
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 17, 2024
Description: Worker fell 30 feet from an unsecured ladder, resulting in a broken ankle and dislocated knee.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Harvesting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 13, 2024
Description: Worker received fractured ribs when a grain feed bag hit the locking mechanism of a tractor causing the bucket to hit the worker.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: May 13, 2024
Description: Worker pulled on the potato cutter belt to free it; the belt was not properly guarded, resulting in amputation of the worker’s fingertip.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: May 7, 2024
Description: Worker accidentally drank cleaning product causing burns to their mouth, tongue, and throat.
Nature of injury: Asbestos exposure
Industry: Energy
Job Type: Unknown
Date: April 30, 2024
Description: Workers were exposed to asbestos.
Nature of injury: No Injuries
Industry: Demolition
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 2, 2024
Description: Worker encountered a power cable during demolition and, used tin shears to cut the 440v live cable.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Arena
Job Type: Driver
Date: March 28, 2024
Description: While cleaning ice/snow from the Zamboni auger, a worker's leg accidentally turned on the switch and their fingers were caught in the auger.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: March 5, 2024
Description: Worker's index finger and thumb were cut off while using a miter saw.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: March 5, 2024
Description: Worker fell 20 feet from a 2-storey house when the rope tied around them broke.
