Incidents

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.

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  • Nature of injury: Concussion
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Roofer
    Date: May 16, 2023
    Description: Worker hit their head when they fell 3 m from a ladder jack.

  • Nature of injury: Amputation
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Millwright
    Date: April 24, 2023
    Description: Worker’s hand got caught in a lathe machine and had to be amputated below the elbow.

  • Nature of injury: Burns
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Pipe layer
    Date: April 18, 2023
    Description: While replacing a pipe component, chemical products dripped on the worker causing second- and third-degree burns.

  • Nature of injury: Cuts and lacerations
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Linesman
    Date: March 29, 2023
    Description: Worker's hand was in a machine to fix a jam when another worker turned it on.

  • Nature of injury: Carbon monoxide exposure
    Industry: Construction
    Job Type: Owner
    Date: March 27, 2023
    Description: Two workers were exposed to carbon monoxide while operating a gas saw in a residential basement.

  • Nature of injury: Burns
    Industry: Food manufacturing
    Job Type: Cleaner
    Date: March 24, 2023
    Description: Worker suffered severe burns when an explosion occurred while cleaning the food truck.

  • Nature of injury: No Injuries
    Industry: Paper Mill
    Job Type: Electrician
    Date: March 10, 2023
    Description: An arc flash occured when the electrician turned on the breaker for the pulper brake pump.

  • Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: March 2, 2023
    Description: Worker broke their arm while using a sledgehammer to fix a jam without locking out the machine.

  • Nature of injury: Fatality
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Job Type: Labourer
    Date: March 1, 2023
    Description: Worker was crushed between two loaders.

  • Nature of injury: Fracture(s)
    Industry: Forestry
    Job Type: Heavy equipment operator
    Date: February 16, 2023
    Description: Worker jumped 12 feet to avoid falling with the loader causing fractured vertebrae.

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