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Investigation report : worker fatally crushed in 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 Calgary in November, 2014. Workers on a road-building... 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 Calgary in November, 2014. Workers on a road-building project were in the process of installing a liner into a sewer line. Workers attempted to open a pneumatic clamp mechanism that had been secured with a ratchet strap. Another labourer entered the mechanism of the installation unit, and just as he entered the ratchet strap released, resulting in the labourer being struck in the head by the clamp mechanism. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : fatality - worker run over by grader

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in June, 2013. Due to a starter relay problem with the grader,... 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 June, 2013. Due to a starter relay problem with the grader, a grader operator proceeded to start the grader by shorting across the starter terminals while standing between the left rear tires, adjacent to the engine compartment. When the grader started, it ran over the operator, resulting in fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : peace officer altercation with tenant

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration education and health services sector that occurred in August, 2012. A peace officer following up on... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration education and health services sector that occurred in August, 2012. A peace officer following up on a dog/land use complaint had an altercation with the tenant, who overcame peace officer and put him in the back of his patrol vehicle. The tenant transported the peace officer to a Calgary Police Service station where he was found to be unresponsive. The tenant was criminally charged by CPS. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker run over by rail car

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in June 2013. A worker was fatally injured while assisting to move three loaded steel coil railcars in the staging... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in June 2013. A worker was fatally injured while assisting to move three loaded steel coil railcars in the staging area of a rail yard. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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