Foundry worker’s depression worsens 18 years after burn injury, claim reopened

by Todd Humber October 30, 2025

written by Todd Humber October 30, 2025

A workers' compensation tribunal in British Columbia has reopened the claim of a foundry worker whose major depressive disorder significantly worsened 18 years after he sustained severe burns in a…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Foundry worker’s depression worsens 18 years after burn injury, claim reopened

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