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Motor vehicle fatalities accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board

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The fatalities listed represent motor vehicle fatalities that have been accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board and recorded by the month accepted. Motor vehicle fatalities typically involve... More ≫

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The fatalities listed represent motor vehicle fatalities that have been accepted by the Workers' Compensation Board and recorded by the month accepted. Motor vehicle fatalities typically involve non-industrial vehicles operating on public roads, where the fatally injured worker was either the driver or a passenger. This type of occupational fatality also includes cases involving aircraft crashes, train crashes, helicopter crashes and water vehicle crashes.

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Investigation report : worker struck by winch cable

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2014. A worker was standing on a flat deck, guiding a... 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 January, 2014. A worker was standing on a flat deck, guiding a winch line. The load slipped, causing the winch line to move and strike 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 when working under vehicle

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in June, 2014. A worker was servicing his personal vehicle at his... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in June, 2014. A worker was servicing his personal vehicle at his employer’s service shop. While under the vehicle, the worker was using a pry bar to move the front end back and forth and the stand supporting the truck frame on the driver side toppled. This caused the truck to fall and crush 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 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 : operator fatally injured in an ATV roll over

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector, which occurred near Fox Creek in July, 2013. A worker was using an... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector, which occurred near Fox Creek in July, 2013. A worker was using an ATV to check on lease sites when a rollover occurred. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally pinned during skid-steer maintenance

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December, 2014. A worker was tending to a leaking hydraulic line on a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December, 2014. A worker was tending to a leaking hydraulic line on a bobcat while the bucket was suspended. The bucket came down, pinning the worker between the bucket and the chassis of the bobcat. 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 crushed by vehicle chassis

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker was disassembling a chassis for a 1.5 ton vehicle. The chassis fell when the worker was... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker was disassembling a chassis for a 1.5 ton vehicle. The chassis fell when the worker was underneath it. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : low voltage electrocution

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in September, 2012. A worker connecting a sewage hose on the... 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 September, 2012. A worker connecting a sewage hose on the underside of a small trailer was electrocuted when workers from another crew turned a main breaker on to provide energy to the trailer. 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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