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: Electric shock
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Electrician
Date: May 5, 2018
Description: An electrician was working on a 600v/800amp panel when the worker made contact with energized electrical components.
Nature of injury: Electric shock
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Linesman
Date: May 4, 2018
Description: Linesman was in a crew replacing poles on high voltage power lines. While replacing a second pole, the pole touched the middle line energizing the pole-handler machine. The worker came in contact with the energized machine and was seriously injured.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 3, 2018
Description: A worker was replacing power line poles when they received an electrical shock resulting in burns to their hands which required medical attention.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 26, 2018
Description: A worker was moving a box of furniture of approximately 119 pounds on a steel racking from the platform of a forklift when they fell approximately 2.8 metres.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Insulator
Date: February 5, 2018
Description: Worker fell from a ladder while installing insulation.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: January 25, 2018
Description: A worker suffered lacerations and back pain after the excavator they were operating rolled over twice.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: January 22, 2018
Description: Worker suffered burns after an explosion occurred during the delivery of propane.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 12, 2018
Description: Worker did not realize that the conveyor belt they were cleaning was still on, and was pulled into the machine where their arm got caught.
Nature of injury: Head trauma
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: January 3, 2018
Description: Worker was working on a commercial garage door from a staircase platform and fell 11 feet landing on the concrete floor.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 14, 2017
Description: Worker had completed the cleaning of a conveyor when their lab overcoat got caught in the conveyor while they were reaching for the disconnect switch. The worker was pulled towards the machine resulting in a hairline fracture to the knee.
