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: Loss of consciousness
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: October 9, 2017
Description: Worker was driving an asphalt compactor when they lost control. The compactor fell approximately 30 feet landing next to a culvert and projecting the worker into a small pool of water.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Waste management
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 6, 2017
Description: Worker stepped on a chain conveyor and their right foot was caught in the sprocket resulting in a bone fracture of the foot.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Aquaculture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 5, 2017
Description: Worker was struck by a cam-lock coupling while doing maintenance.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Electrician
Date: October 4, 2017
Description: Worker was hit and run over by a transport truck. The driver of the vehicle was unaware that a worker was struck.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Agriculture
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 4, 2017
Description: Worker stepped on the table of a potato harvester to get their coat at the same time that the tractor operator put the tractor into gear. The sudden movement caused the worker to fall to the ground, with impact to their shoulder and arm.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 4, 2017
Description: An underground gas line was struck and broken while a company was performing work nearby.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 26, 2017
Description: Worker's arm was run over by a transport truck tire.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: September 22, 2017
Description: Worker was working at a dowel grading station when they lost their footing and fell hitting the chop saw with their arm.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Marine
Job Type: Labourer
Date: September 22, 2017
Description: Worker was working on a boat when he stepped on a hose twisting their ankle and breaking it.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: September 21, 2017
Description: While adjusting the trimmer saw roll with pliers, the worker's hand touched the running saw and amputated 3 fingers.
