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: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: December 26, 2016
Description: Magnesium calcium in a bin reacted with humidity, causing a fire. A loader near the bin caught on fire, trapping the operator inside. The operator was rescued with no injury.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Saw operator
Date: December 26, 2016
Description: Worker sustained a hairline skull fracture and a cheekbone fracture when a limb fell from a tree he was cutting, striking him on the head.
Nature of injury: Fatality
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: December 22, 2016
Description: Worker died four days after his leg was caught in a conveyor while cleaning it.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 6, 2016
Description: Worker reached under a conveyor belt to clear a damaged belt piece when his hand was pulled into the conveyor's rollers, causing a deep laceration and soft-tissue injuries.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 5, 2016
Description: An excavator struck a gas pipe.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: November 30, 2016
Description: Worker's hand was pulled into the machine she was cleaning, causing a deep laceration and crushing injuries.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Drywaller
Date: November 24, 2016
Description: Worker fell about six metres onto a concrete floor of a building under construction.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 21, 2016
Description: Worker's arm was fractured after being hit by a chipper's cover.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 21, 2016
Description: Worker was struck by a piece of machinery, fracturing his left arm.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 17, 2016
Description: Worker fell while climbing a ladder, fracturing his arm.
