Incident Details
Injury: Fatal
Industry: Services (NES)
Core Activity: Steam cleaning, sandblasting, or pressure washing of heavy equipment / Oriented strand board manufacture
Location: Northern B.C.
Date of Incident: 2025-Jan
What Happened?
A young worker was conducting maintenance work inside a sawdust storage silo when they were engulfed by wet sawdust. The worker did not survive.
Posted: 2025-Jan-31 ID: 2025207290004
Key Takeaways:
✅ Always conduct hazard assessments before entering confined spaces.
✅ Use proper ventilation and safety equipment when working in storage silos.
✅ Implement rescue plans and emergency procedures for confined space work.