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Scaffolder falls into uncovered duct receiving fatal head injuries

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December, 2010. A 60-year old male worker fell approximately... 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 December, 2010. A 60-year old male worker fell approximately 20 feet through a hole in scaffolding falling into duct work. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured in haul truck collision in mine

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in November, 2009. A 40-year old male haul truck operator lost... 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 November, 2009. A 40-year old male haul truck operator lost control of heavy haul truck when it was hit from behind and pushed over the berm on the left side of the haul road and crashed. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker trips and falls injuring leg

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in March, 2009. A 55-year old male worker, employed as a plant... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in March, 2009. A 55-year old male worker, employed as a plant superintendent, entered the main door of a paint shop under construction and tripped on some electrical cable. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by ice

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in December, 2008. A 48-year old male worker, employed as a process... 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 December, 2008. A 48-year old male worker, employed as a process technician, was attempting to cut through an ice castle (very large chunk of ice) with a steam line to remove it from the steam tracing supply valves. The ice castle toppled over onto the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Pickup truck and driver crushed by heavy hauler

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in April, 2008. A 26-year old electrician was driving a pickup truck on... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in April, 2008. A 26-year old electrician was driving a pickup truck on a mine haul road and was fatally injured when his vehicle was run over and crushed by a heavy haul truck. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Wood Buffalo Environmental Association Human Exposure Monitoring Program : 2006 monitoring year results

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This report summarizes the results of the second year of an ongoing community exposure and health effects assessment program undertaken in the Wood Buffalo region of north eastern Alberta. While... More ≫

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This report summarizes the results of the second year of an ongoing community exposure and health effects assessment program undertaken in the Wood Buffalo region of north eastern Alberta. While the Wood Buffalo region enjoys good air quality most of the time, increased industrial activity and subsequent population growth has raised people's awareness about air quality and quality of life in the region. In response to this, the Wood Buffalo Environmental Association (WBEA) has established a Human Exposure Monitoring Program (HEMP) in the Wood Buffalo region. Supported by scientific and technical assistance from Alberta Health and Wellness, the monitoring results for 2006 are presented in this report.

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Workers crushed by collapse of tank roof support structure

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in April, 2007. A 33-year old male worker, and a 27-year old... 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 April, 2007. A 33-year old male worker, and a 27-year old male worker, employed as an electrician and a scaffolder were putting the roof on a large oil storage tank when the roof came down on the workers. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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