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Worker falls from step ladder

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business personal and professional services sector that occurred in April, 2013. While repairing a door opener in the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business personal and professional services sector that occurred in April, 2013. While repairing a door opener in the garage, the worker fell eight feet off of a ladder. The worker was transferred to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by forklift

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in October, 2012. A worker was refueling a forklift and was pinned to the... 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 October, 2012. A worker was refueling a forklift and was pinned to the door of the shed by the forklift. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed in conveyor

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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, 2012. A worker was crushed after being caught in 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 December, 2012. A worker was crushed after being caught in a conveyor. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by air handling unit

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2012. Workers were positioning an air handling... 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 November, 2012. Workers were positioning an air handling unit in the basement of a building when the unit tipped over onto a worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Utility pole collapse

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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, 2011. A crew was in the process of removing 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, 2011. A crew was in the process of removing a temporary pole for a power line. As a worker climbed the pole to remove guy wires and attach a sling, the pole fell over, landing on the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured when scaffold tips over and ejects the worker

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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 2012. A worker was working on top of a scaffold... 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 2012. A worker was working on top of a scaffold approximately 20 feet off the ground. The scaffold rolled into an adjacent pit approximately four feet deep, ejecting the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been modified to chip plastic. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by trailer ramp

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration education and health services sector that occurred in June, 2012. A worker was repairing the rear... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration education and health services sector that occurred in June, 2012. A worker was repairing the rear section of a flat-bed trailer when the hinges, connecting the tail section of the trailer to the rest of the trailer, failed-allowing the back end of the trailer to fall on to his chest. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by pipe

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector which occurred at approximately 40 km north of Grande Cache in February, 2012. A... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector which occurred at approximately 40 km north of Grande Cache in February, 2012. A worker was struck in the face with piping while doing maintenance work on a pipeline. 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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