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Investigation report : worker fatality - fall from truck deck

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September, 2014. A worker was standing on the back of a... 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 September, 2014. A worker was standing on the back of a truck when the worker fell and suffered a head injury. 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 : 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 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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Worker crushed by equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2011. A worker was operating a bobcat with a bucket attachment. The bucket arm was raised, and the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2011. A worker was operating a bobcat with a bucket attachment. The bucket arm was raised, and the worker was crushed. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by oilwell pumpjack rotating counterweight

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in November 2011. A worker was performing maintenance on a pump jack brake assembly at an oil lease. While working... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in November 2011. A worker was performing maintenance on a pump jack brake assembly at an oil lease. While working in close proximity to the pump jack unit he was crushed under the counterweights (part of the pump jack structural assembly). See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker falls from roof

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker fell 7.62 m from a roof of a 2 storey residence under construction and struck the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker fell 7.62 m from a roof of a 2 storey residence under construction and struck the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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