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: Electrical
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: April 28, 2014
Description: Worker was standing on a raised platform to sandblast a regulator unit when he fell, injuring his leg.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Public administration
Job Type: Labourer
Date: April 9, 2014
Description: As a two-person crew operated an auger to unblock a sewerage pipe, the auger's handle came apart, striking the worker's face.
Nature of injury: Dislocation
Industry: General contracting
Job Type: Carpenter
Date: April 6, 2014
Description: While walking across a scaffolding unit, the worker fell approximately 14 feet through an opening in the staging.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Farming
Job Type: Technician
Date: April 4, 2014
Description: Worker was repairing a conveyor belt when his arm got caught in the conveyor.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Marine
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: March 26, 2014
Description: Worker was climbing down a stepladder and fell approximately four feet to the ground.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Driver
Date: March 17, 2014
Description: Worker slipped and fell while getting into his truck. The parking brake was released and the truck rolled down a hill, stopping in a snow bank.
Nature of injury: Exposure to chlorine dioxide
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 13, 2014
Description: While starting a paper machine, several workers were exposed to chlorine gas.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Education
Job Type: Labourer
Date: March 4, 2014
Description: Worker was on a stepladder installing camera wires when he lost his balance and fell on a cafeteria table.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Mechanic
Date: February 28, 2014
Description: Worker was performing mechanic work on a processer when the arms were activated, injuring him.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Roofer
Date: February 26, 2014
Description: As the worker climbed down from a 19-20 foot scaffolding, he slipped and fell to the ground.
