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: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 16, 2019
Description: Worker was run over while moving train wagons, causing his arm and leg to be amputated.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: September 11, 2019
Description: Driver fell asleep at the wheel and hit a load that another truck was carrying.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 28, 2019
Description: Worker leaned against a guardrail, which let go. The worker fell 13-14 feet into a stream.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Driver
Date: June 18, 2019
Description: Worker was crushed between truck and flatbed.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 17, 2019
Description: Worker's arm was pulled into the rollers when his glove got caught, causing broken bones.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Education
Job Type: Teacher
Date: June 5, 2019
Description: Workers were exposed to sulfur dioxide when a hole was drilled in a compressed air cylinder.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Wood splitter operator
Date: May 31, 2019
Description: Worker was splitting wood when his thumb got caught in the wood splitter. Worker’s thumb was amputated.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: April 12, 2019
Description: Worker fell off the roof while checking a ventilator.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Metal cutter
Date: April 3, 2019
Description: Worker was clearing snow, fell on the ground, and lost consciousness.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Operator
Date: March 27, 2019
Description: Worker's hand was fractured and has a deep laceration after being caught between a piece of lumber and the side of a machine as he was trying to unjam a piece of batten.
