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Investigation report : gravel truck operator fatally injured when the truck cab was crushed by another gravel truck dump box tip over

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2013. Two gravel trucks in close proximity were being... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2013. Two gravel trucks in close proximity were being unloaded at the same time. A dump box from one of trucks tipped over and crushed the cab of the other truck, fatally injuring the driver inside the cab.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured falling off equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November 2017. An abrasive blasting operator opened the top... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November 2017. An abrasive blasting operator opened the top hatch of a truck-mounted hopper to check levels. The hopper was under pressure and the pressure release caused the worker to fall to the ground. The worker struck his head and died of his injuries a week later.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after falling from a roof

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in January 2017. A worker was installing trusses on the roof of... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in January 2017. A worker was installing trusses on the roof of a two-story house when he fell more than six metres from the roof and suffered fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker drowned after falling into a water tank

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September 2012. A worker was drilling panels over a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September 2012. A worker was drilling panels over a water-holding tank at a water treatment plant under construction, when he fell into the tank which had water in it. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured operating a skid steer [2018]

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September 2017. A skid steer operator was spreading gravel... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September 2017. A skid steer operator was spreading gravel inside the garage of a new construction home. The operator inadvertently activated the joystick causing the bucket arms to move. The left arm of the skid steer contacted the operator’s head and neck causing fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured following collapse of equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September 2014. A worker was doing preparation work related... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September 2014. A worker was doing preparation work related to installing a rooftop makeup air unit. The unit's support curbing shifted, causing the unit to fall forward and onto the worker. The worker sustained fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after fall from pump-jack scaffold

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December 2016. The owner of an exterior siding company fell... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December 2016. The owner of an exterior siding company fell from a pump-jack scaffold on a new residential construction project. He suffered fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after fall from roof [January 2018]

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in July 2017. A worker fell off the roof during construction of... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in July 2017. A worker fell off the roof during construction of an apartment building. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : fatality - snowplow rollover

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January 2017. A snowplow operator was clearing snow on a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in January 2017. A snowplow operator was clearing snow on a highway when the vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle roll over.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after fall from height

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November 2014. A worker was repairing an HVAC unit on the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November 2014. A worker was repairing an HVAC unit on the roof of a two-story commercial building. He was found unresponsive on the ground and succumbed to his injuries the next day. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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