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Welcome to the Safety at Work centre for accident investigations. WorkSafeBC investigates workplace fatalities and other incidents involving injuries or near misses. We welcome your .


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Recent Incidents

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Recent Investigation Reports

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Worker pulled into rollers of potato harvester

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Walls collapse onto street during demolition

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Worker struck by falling wall form

Recent Penalties

Company: Hard Hammer Construction Ltd., Revelstoke
Industry: Construction Sector
Amount: $69,936.80
Company: Halton Recycling Ltd./Emterra Environmental, Surrey
Industry: Transportation and Warehousing
Amount: $68,989.37
Company: Very Jazzroo Enterprises Incorporated/Hospitality Designs, Richmond
Industry: Manufacturing
Amount: $47,636.78

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