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Worker fatally injured after being knocked off an asphalt paver

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was climbing into the control cab of an... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was climbing into the control cab of an asphalt paver when the paver was struck by another vehicle, causing the worker to fall to the ground. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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Worker found deceased in water tank

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2022 in the mining and petroleum development sector. A worker was found deceased inside a water supply tank... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2022 in the mining and petroleum development sector. A worker was found deceased inside a water supply tank of a steam truck.

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Two workers struck by falling excavator counterweight, one fatally injured and one seriously injured

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2021 in the retail and wholesale trade sector. Two workers were dismantling an excavator when the machine's... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2021 in the retail and wholesale trade sector. Two workers were dismantling an excavator when the machine's counterweight fell, striking both workers. One worker was killed and the other was seriously injured.

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Worker drowned after falling out of a boat

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2022 in the non-profit sector. A volunteer took a boat out on a lake, fell out of the boat and drowned.

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Worker fatally crushed under equipment

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the provincial and municipal government, education and health services sector in June 2017. A worker was was... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the provincial and municipal government, education and health services sector in June 2017. A worker was was performing maintenance on a ride-on lawnmower and had it elevated utilizing a jack. The lawnmower fell and crushed the worker.

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Workplace injury, illness and fatality statistics : provincial summary

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This annual report provides statistical information of workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta for the year in review. The data in this report gives a picture of specific provincial... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information of workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta for the year in review. The data in this report gives a picture of specific provincial workplace injury and illness patterns, which the government uses to help evaluate and improve evidence-based prevention measures.

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Police officer fatally injured during traffic stop

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in December 2020 in the provincial and municipal government sector. During a traffic stop, a police officer was struck... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in December 2020 in the provincial and municipal government sector. During a traffic stop, a police officer was struck by a vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured from entanglement in rotating equipment

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in January 2022. One worker died after becoming entangled with... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in January 2022. One worker died after becoming entangled with rotating equipment on a tanker truck.

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Worker fatally injured when dozer breaks through ice

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2021. A worker was using a dozer to clear snow from a mine... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2021. A worker was using a dozer to clear snow from a mine tailings pond when the dozer broke through the ice and became submerged. The worker died.

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Worker fatally injured when crushed by boom arm

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in December 2022 in the transportation, communication and utilities sector. A worker was attaching equipment to a work... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in December 2022 in the transportation, communication and utilities sector. A worker was attaching equipment to a work truck. The worker was found crushed underneath the equipment.

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