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Worker fatally injured after being struck by falling pipe

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in March 2019. A length of pipe rolled off a trailer and... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in March 2019. A length of pipe rolled off a trailer and struck the truck driver, resulting in fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured after falling into a sawdust pile

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation sector in February 2021. A worker was walking atop a sawdust pile and fell through when the pile... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation sector in February 2021. A worker was walking atop a sawdust pile and fell through when the pile partially collapsed. The worker was fatally injured.

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Worker fatally injured pinned between a truck and gate

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in December 2020. A worker was transporting feed to a section of a feedlot. The... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in December 2020. A worker was transporting feed to a section of a feedlot. The worker exited the feed truck to open a gate when the truck moved forward, pinning the worker between the truck and gate and causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured while operating equipment

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the retail and wholesale sector in March 2019. A worker was towing a recreational vehicle with a tractor. The... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the retail and wholesale sector in March 2019. A worker was towing a recreational vehicle with a tractor. The tractor and vehicle slid, pinning the worker between the tractor and vehicle and causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck by school bus

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in April 2021. A school bus driver exited a bus and walked... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in April 2021. A school bus driver exited a bus and walked away when the bus rolled forward. The driver moved toward the bus and was struck, causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after being run over by an excavator

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communications and utilities sector in September 2018. Workers were removing chains from a broken... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communications and utilities sector in September 2018. Workers were removing chains from a broken excavator. The broken excavator moved and fell onto a worker, causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after being struck by a section of road barrier during unloading activities

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in September 2017. Workers were unloading road barriers on a highway... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in September 2017. Workers were unloading road barriers on a highway construction site when the load was struck by a passing vehicle. The load reversed direction and struck a worker, causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : labourer fatally injured when run over by powered mobile equipment

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in February 2018. A worker suffered fatal injuries after being struck... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in February 2018. A worker suffered fatal injuries after being struck by equipment on a construction site.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when crushed by lumber

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in February 2017. A forklift was unloading bundled lumber from... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in February 2017. A forklift was unloading bundled lumber from a tractor trailer. A bundle of lumber fell from the forklift, striking the tractor trailer driver and causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured by equipment rollover

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2020. A worker was operating a compactor machine on a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in August 2020. A worker was operating a compactor machine on a highway construction site when the compactor rolled, causing fatal injuries to the operator.

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