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: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 20, 2017
Description: Worker was struck in the face by a chain rigging from an overhead tower crane, breaking his jaw.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Health care and social services
Job Type: Cook
Date: February 19, 2017
Description: Worker burnt her fingers while cooking.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 7, 2017
Description: Worker was helping to load a piece of equipment on a float when he was struck on the head, knocking him unconscious and causing multiple soft-tissue injuries.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 2, 2017
Description: A worker was removing salt from the hopper of a truck-mounted salt spreader for maintenance when his clothing got caught in the moving shaft, amputating his left thumb.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Logger
Date: February 1, 2017
Description: Worker was loading logs onto a trailer using a self-loader when he fell onto the trailer's platform, fracturing ribs and causing a deep laceration to his head.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Foreman
Date: January 30, 2017
Description: Worker was working on the fourth floor of a building under construction when he fell approximately 12 metres to the ground below.
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 24, 2017
Description: A machine failure caused a release of sulphur dioxide, exposing workers. Seven required oxygen on site.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: January 12, 2017
Description: Worker's left arm became caught in salt spreader, dislocating his elbow and fracturing his arm in four places.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Maintenance worker
Date: January 6, 2017
Description: Worker was descending a portable ladder when it slipped, causing him to fall about 1.2 metres and breaking his leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Drywaller
Date: January 6, 2017
Description: Worker entered a building and fell about 2.7 metres through an opening, fracturing two ribs.
