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: Crushing injury
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker fell approximately 6 metres (20 feet) from a portable extension ladder while installing a satellite dish.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker fell approximately 1.6 metres (5-6 feet) through an uncovered opening into a basement, injuring his back and head.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: August 7, 2014
Description: Worker was cleaning a lobster machine when his left hand got caught.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Hospitality
Job Type: Shipper
Date: July 28, 2014
Description: Worker was using a utility knife to cut a cardboard box when his hand slipped, lacerating his thumb.
Nature of injury: Amputation
Industry: Machine shop
Job Type: Wood splitter operator
Date: July 17, 2014
Description: Worker was using a vertical wood splitter when his hand got caught between the splitter end and a log.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Labourer
Date: July 17, 2014
Description: Worker lifted a small tractor through a hatch on the second floor of a poultry farm building using a chain hoist. He closed the hatch and began using the tractor to clean the floor. The structure around the hatch failed and the worker fell approximately 8 feet to the first floor, with the tractor landing on him.
Nature of injury: Burns
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: July 16, 2014
Description: Worker, who was wearing sneaker-type safety footwear, was working on a low-pressure condensation tank when hot water/steam burned his foot.
Nature of injury: Loss of consciousness
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Painter
Date: July 15, 2014
Description: Worker fell approximately 18 feet from the ladder he was working on.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Consultant
Date: July 11, 2014
Description: Worker was preparing to re-install a section of guardrail on the back deck of a boat's wheelhouse when he felt lightheaded. He fell approximately 8 feet through the opening in the guardrail to the main deck.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Electrical
Job Type: Electrician
Date: July 7, 2014
Description: Workers were pulling an electrical cable through a conduit using rope. The workers fell to the floor (same level) when the rope broke.
