Publications

Worker run over with grader

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in May, 2010. A 49-year old male worker, had visually contacted 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 May, 2010. A 49-year old male worker, had visually contacted a nearby dozer operator to stop and started to walk towards the dozer. A grader approached the worker from behind and the grader’s front left tire ran him over. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Utility worker receives fatal electric shock

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in August, 2011. While doing utility upgrades and... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in August, 2011. While doing utility upgrades and conducting a residential tie-in, a worker came into contact with an overhead electrical line. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker dies of head injury

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in May, 2012. A worker fell four meters off a ladder landing on a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in May, 2012. A worker fell four meters off a ladder landing on a concrete floor below. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by steel shackle

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in November, 2011. A worker was preparing straps to lift a concrete box... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in November, 2011. A worker was preparing straps to lift a concrete box from its base when he was struck by a shackle that was suspended from a crane. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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