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: Near miss
Industry: Agriculture
Job Type: Operator
Date: August 10, 2017
Description: A worker was removing a tanker truck with a helicopter, when the helicopter hit the nearby pump on tanker truck and crashed to the ground. No workers were injured.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 1, 2017
Description: Flooding of the refinery ground floor. No workers were injured.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Real estate, rental and leasing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: July 26, 2017
Description: Crane tipped over when outriggers were removed.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Material handling
Date: July 24, 2017
Description: Worker suffered fractured foot and toes when the stand-up forklift he was driving struck a wall.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Wholesale Trade
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: July 17, 2017
Description: Worker was working on a car when the vehicle caught fire and burned the worker's upper body.
Nature of injury: Back pain
Industry: Janitorial
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: July 13, 2017
Description: Worker was using a material lift and trying to set up a metal bar. This metal bar slipped and fell on the worker's back.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Material handling
Date: July 13, 2017
Description: Worker suffered heel fracture when the ride-on electric pallet jack he was driving struck warehouse racking protector.
Nature of injury: Punctures
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 23, 2017
Description: Worker was on a flatbed when they slipped and fell onto a water pump that was on the same flatbed.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Waste management
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: June 20, 2017
Description: Worker lost consciousness after appearing to have been exposed to fumes inside of the tanker he was inspecting.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: June 13, 2017
Description: Worker was lifting equipment from within the box of a pick-up truck when he slipped and broke his right wrist.
