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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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Worker fatally injured after falling an unknown height

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2023. A roofer was working on the roof of a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2023. A roofer was working on the roof of a residential building and was found unresponsive on the ground near the base of an extension ladder. The roofer suffered fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured operating manual lathe

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in August 2019 in the manufacturing sector. A worker was operating a manual lathe and became entangled in the machine,... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in August 2019 in the manufacturing sector. A worker was operating a manual lathe and became entangled in the machine, sustaining fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured from a fall from ladder

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker on a ladder was struck by an object, falling... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker on a ladder was struck by an object, falling from the ladder and sustaining fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured when caught in pipelayer machine

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was on the tracks of a pipelayer machine when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was on the tracks of a pipelayer machine when the machine moved forward, catching the worker in a pinch point. The worker sustained fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured while disassembling a trench box

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2020 in the construction sector. A worker was disassembling a trench box and was struck by a box panel,... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2020 in the construction sector. A worker was disassembling a trench box and was struck by a box panel, sustaining fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured when crushed by falling pipe

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021 in the business and professional services sector. A worker was helping transfer pipe with a wheeled... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021 in the business and professional services sector. A worker was helping transfer pipe with a wheeled loader when a pipe fell from the loader, struck the worker and caused fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured when 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 March 2022. A worker was fatally injured while operating a crane.

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Worker fatally injured when struck by object

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2022 in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector. A worker operating an overhead crane was... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2022 in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector. A worker operating an overhead crane was positioning a valve bonnet when the equipment released from the rigging, striking and pinning the worker. The worker sustained fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured after falling from trailer

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May 2023. A worker was fatally injured while diagnosing an oil... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May 2023. A worker was fatally injured while diagnosing an oil leak on a crane boom. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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