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: Public administration
Job Type: Firefighter
Date: February 24, 2014
Description: Worker was standing on top of a fire truck. As he bent over to pick up a metal saw box he lost balance and fell approximately eight feet to the ground, hitting another truck on the way down.
Nature of injury: Carbon monoxide exposure
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 20, 2014
Description: Worker was found sitting in a forklift unresponsive. Preliminary findings identified carbon monoxide exposure.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Automotive
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 15, 2014
Description: Two workers were using a two-wheel dolly to move a filing cabinet that fell on injured worker's right lower leg, causing fractures to various bones.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Food manufacturing
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: February 11, 2014
Description: Worker was cleaning his forklift when he stepped on the battery, slipped and fell on rollers in the charging dock station.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Refining and smelting
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 4, 2014
Description: Worker was cutting straps off of latt bundles. A co-worker had moved a steel rack in the previous week, exposing an unguarded drop of 9.5 feet. As worker stepped sideways, he fell into the hole.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Retail and wholesale
Job Type: Owner
Date: February 4, 2014
Description: Worker fell from building while he was clearing snow from roof.
Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
Industry: Health care and social services
Job Type: Labourer
Date: February 4, 2014
Description: Worker was wearing high heel boots and slipped in a hallway.
Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
Industry: Forestry
Job Type: Machine operator
Date: January 15, 2014
Description: When worker cut down a tree, it hit the ground and caused a piece of wood to fly in the air and strike his head.
