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: Forestry
Job Type: Labourer
Date: December 21, 2015
Description: Worker jammed his hand while trying to straighten a piece of lumber on a machine that was not in a zero-energy state.
Nature of injury: Dislocation
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: December 21, 2015
Description: Worker fell off an unstable one-metre step ladder, dislocating her hip.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Baker
Date: November 30, 2015
Description: Worker's arm was fractured in multiple places after it was caught in a conveyor.
Nature of injury: Vision loss
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: November 27, 2015
Description: Worker was removing a nail from a foundation floor when it dislodged, penetrating his left eye.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Logger
Date: November 26, 2015
Description: Worker was injured when a large limb he was cutting from a tree fell on his leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Brick layer
Date: November 17, 2015
Description: Worker was laying bricks when he fell off a scaffold about 1.5 metres off the ground.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Drywaller
Date: November 16, 2015
Description: Worker was climbing a metal scaffold when his hand slipped off the wrung, causing him to fall about 2.4 metres.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 16, 2015
Description: Worker was working outside on a scaffold that had become slippery by a drifting snow gust when he slipped and fell about 1.8 metres.
Nature of injury: Carbon monoxide exposure
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 15, 2015
Description: Two workers were treated for carbon monoxide exposure, linked to the operation of a concrete saw.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: November 13, 2015
Description: Worker's finger was amputated when his hand got caught in an improperly guarded machine.
