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: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Fish processing
Job Type: Cleaner
Date: November 14, 2016
Description: Worker cut two fingers while cleaning a roller on a machine that was still in operation.
Nature of injury: Crushing injury
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Welder
Date: November 7, 2016
Description: A metal truss set onto a workbench using an overhead crane system fell, crushing the worker's hand and injuring his leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 4, 2016
Description: Worker was standing on a log deck trying to dislodge a log in the transfer conveyor using a peavey hook when a co-worker started the transfer conveyor. The worker was pushed from the deck by the moving hook, which had become wedged under the log, and fractured his leg and ankle.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 3, 2016
Description: Worker fractured his foot when he dropped a large piece of steel he was carrying.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Logger
Date: November 1, 2016
Description: Worker fractured his leg when he was hit by a swinging tree limb being pulled by a skidder.
Nature of injury: Chemical exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: October 7, 2016
Description: While operating a zoom boom near an arena's refrigeration plant, the worker inadvertently struck and damaged a valve on an ammonia line, causing a leak and exposure.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: October 5, 2016
Description: Worker was climbing on equipment when it tipped, pinning him between the side of the trailer and a fixed guardrail and fracturing his leg.
Nature of injury: Near miss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
Date: October 5, 2016
Description: Worker was operating an excavator on a bridge when the excavator went through the bridge's deck, falling about 4.5 metres.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: October 3, 2016
Description: Worker was standing on the second level of staging when the staging collapsed, causing the worker to fall and fracture his leg.
Nature of injury: Concussion
Industry: Transportation and warehousing
Job Type: Driver
Date: October 3, 2016
Description: Worker was standing next to his truck when a tire exploded.
