A worker at a British Columbia pulp mill died after an energized railing shocked him while he was operating an overhead hoist, according to a WorkSafeBC investigation. The worker was… …
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Non-electrical workers account for 74% of B.C. power line injury claims, data shows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeBC and BC Hydro are warning employers that workers outside the electrical trades face the greatest risk of injury from power lines on job sites across British Columbia. Data from… …
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PREMIUM Pit manager electrocuted at Ontario casino wins PTSD benefits after nine-year fight
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