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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck and run over by skid steer loader

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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 2014. A worker was positioned near a skid steer... 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 2014. A worker was positioned near a skid steer loader that was backing up and drove over 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 crushed by distribution panel during installation

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector in May 2012. A worker was installing and electrical distribution panel into a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector in May 2012. A worker was installing and electrical distribution panel into a retail building under construction. The panel tipped over, crushing the worker and causing fatal injuries

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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 : worker fatally crushed by pipe rolling into trench

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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, 2013. A worker was preparing to weld a pipe inside 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, 2013. A worker was preparing to weld a pipe inside of a trench. Another pipe located beside the trench fell into the trench crushing 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 after fall from roof

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector which occurred in Edmonton in January, 2015. A worker was completing roofing... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector which occurred in Edmonton in January, 2015. A worker was completing roofing activities and fell from the roof. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatality

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in October, 2013. Two members of a paving crew entered a pickup... 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 October, 2013. Two members of a paving crew entered a pickup truck to travel to another part of the worksite. As the truck was reversed, the vehicle drove over an unseen third worker who was behind the truck. 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 from fall

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in March, 2014. A worker was falling trees alone and was found... 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 March, 2014. A worker was falling trees alone and was found dead after an apparent fall. 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 : worker fatality

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in March, 2014. A heavy equipment operator not fit for duty... 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 March, 2014. A heavy equipment operator not fit for duty during a night shift was taken to his truck by his supervisor who then went to a trouble call. The supervisor later noticed that the operator was not in his truck and after an unsuccessful search the RCMP was called. A RCMP dog team found the operator’s body approximately 100 meters away in the bush, frozen. 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 packer

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in July, 2013. An apprentice heavy duty mechanic was working to... 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 July, 2013. An apprentice heavy duty mechanic was working to troubleshoot lights on a vibrating drum packer. The mechanic fell out of the packer while exiting. When he fell, the packer moved forward and the rear left tire ran over the mechanic, causing fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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