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: Burns
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Owner
Date: April 10, 2017
Description: Worker was using a grinder when sparks ignited a flammable substance in the garbage, causing an explosion. The worker experienced burns to the face, forehead and throat.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 10, 2017
Description: Worker slipped and fell about eight feet off a metal scaffold ladder, causing a broken leg.
Nature of injury: Abrasions, scratches
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Industrial mechanic
Date: April 9, 2017
Description: A 13-inch piece of a threaded rod broke free, striking the worker and causing facial abrasions.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: April 5, 2017
Description: The shaft end of an idler roller slid from the bearing race, falling about 14 inches onto the worker's hand.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: March 25, 2017
Description: While removing piping, the pipe hit the worker's face.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: March 22, 2017
Description: Worker slipped on ice, fracturing shoulder.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: March 17, 2017
Description: Worker was operating a self-loading log trailer. While unloading logs, the loader broke under the bearing mount, throwing the worker from his seat to the ground. He sustained five broken vertebrae and a deep head laceration.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Millwright
Date: March 4, 2017
Description: Worker's fingers from both hands became caught in a belt while performing maintenance on a motor, resulting in the tips of two fingers being amputated and other fractured fingers.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Boiler operator
Date: March 3, 2017
Description: Worker suffered burns to his face when he opened the boiler door to remove ashes, causing a backdraft.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: February 28, 2017
Description: Worker was strapping a bundle of wood when a second bundle on a conveyor belt came from behind, jamming her between the two bundles and fracturing two of her ribs.
