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Worker fatally crushed between precast concrete panels

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector in November 2017. A precast concrete panel was being moved with a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector in November 2017. A precast concrete panel was being moved with a crane. The panel tipped and struck a worker, causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck with concrete block

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing, processing and packaging sector that occurred in February 2019. A worker died after being struck by a concrete... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing, processing and packaging sector that occurred in February 2019. A worker died after being struck by a concrete block the worker was loading onto a truck.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in gravel conveyor belt entanglement

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in July 2014. At a gravel crushing operation north of Athabasca, a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in July 2014. At a gravel crushing operation north of Athabasca, a worker became entangled in a gravel crushing conveyer. The worker suffered fatal injuries when caught between a rubber roller and a belt on the underside of the conveyer. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker struck by pipe and fatally injured

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in October 2013. A worker was struck by a piece of pipe and sustained... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in October 2013. A worker was struck by a piece of pipe and sustained serious injuries. The worker was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased. 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 when struck by loader

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in February 2014. A worker was conducting sawmill clean-up and start-up... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in February 2014. A worker was conducting sawmill clean-up and start-up preparations when he walked out of the building into an outdoor yard carrying a load of lumber over his shoulder. At the same time, a front-end loader was operating, in reverse, alongside the building. The worker was struck by the front-end loader which caused fatal head injuries to the worker. 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 - thermal burns from contact with hot water

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in August, 2014. Workers were troubleshooting a clogged pipe and added... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in August, 2014. Workers were troubleshooting a clogged pipe and added water to the feeder line and heated it with steam in order to break down the materials blocking the pipe. During the draining phase, a relief cap on the feeder line was removed or dislodged causing steam heated water to contact the worker. The worker suffered severe burns to 80 percent of his body and died 41 days later in hospital. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Fatality investigation report : worker crushed

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in February, 2013. A worker was operating a loader and was crushed... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in February, 2013. A worker was operating a loader and was crushed between the loader and a forklift. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker struck by object

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in November, 2013. Workers were adjusting pipe on a flat deck trailer... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in November, 2013. Workers were adjusting pipe on a flat deck trailer when a pipe rolled off the deck, striking the worker and causing fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been modified to chip plastic. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by frame hood

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 47-year old male worker sustained fatal injuries... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 47-year old male worker sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by the frame hood that came off of a centrifuge he was trying to adjust. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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