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Worker fatally injured after being struck by falling pipe

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in March 2019. A length of pipe rolled off a trailer and... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in March 2019. A length of pipe rolled off a trailer and struck the truck driver, resulting in fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured pinned between a truck and gate

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in December 2020. A worker was transporting feed to a section of a feedlot. The... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in December 2020. A worker was transporting feed to a section of a feedlot. The worker exited the feed truck to open a gate when the truck moved forward, pinning the worker between the truck and gate and causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when exposed to natural gas

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in November 2019. Workers were digging fence post holes on a farm when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in November 2019. Workers were digging fence post holes on a farm when they struck a natural gas line. A worker attempted to clamp the line and was fatally exposed to natural gas.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in farm tractor rollover

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in May 2019. A worker was operating a tractor and towing an implement when the... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in May 2019. A worker was operating a tractor and towing an implement when the equipment rolled, causing fatal injuries to the operator.

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Investigation report : worker collapsed and sustained a fatal injury

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Presents findings of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in January 2018. A worker arrived to load deceased cows from a feedlot. The worker was found... More ≫

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Presents findings of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in January 2018. A worker arrived to load deceased cows from a feedlot. The worker was found unresponsive and the medical examiner determined the death was caused by a medical event.

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Investigation report : worker and child struck by powered mobile equipment

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that took place in the mining and petroleum development and the agriculture and forestry sectors in August 2018. A worker and a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that took place in the mining and petroleum development and the agriculture and forestry sectors in August 2018. A worker and a child were struck by an out of control front-end loader. The child suffered fatal injuries.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for January , 2020

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured by a steer while loading cattle

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in August 2017. A worker was loading cattle into a cattle liner when one of the... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in August 2017. A worker was loading cattle into a cattle liner when one of the steers turned around and pinned the worker against a gate. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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