Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

51,033Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100 workers were injured

Top three causes of injuries among workers:

Overexertion 22%

Falls 19%

Bodily reaction 13%

Sectors with the highest injury claim rates in 2018:

Manufacturing, processing & packaging

Provincial & municipal government, education & health services

Occupations with the highest injury claims in 2018:

Transport truck drivers

Retail sales

Men are 1.5 times more likely to be injured at work than women1.5X

Injury rates have increased from

2017–2018

57

Disease

27M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

42

Wor

kplace incidents

The risk of injury is higher for those aged 15-24

Average number of workers injured EVERY DAY from overexertion

126Number of workers

who died1

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta in 2018

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

30

Aged 15-24 Other

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Falls 22%

Struck by object 14%

Bodily reaction 11%

Common types of injuries

Sprains/ Strains/ Tears 36%

Fractures/ Dislocations/ Nerve damage 18%

Super�cial wounds 14%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Transport truck

drivers11%

General farm

workers36%

Heavy equipment operators

except crane6%

75% male

25% female

Age with highest injury claims

15-24 years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaAgriculture & forestry sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

2Number of workers

who died1

0

Disease

0M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

2

Wor

kplace incidents

659Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100 workers were injured

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord13%

Legs14%

Ankle(s), Foot (feet)except toes

11%

26%

Injuries by gender

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Falls 22%

Overexertion 16%

Bodily reaction 13%

Common types of injuries

Sprains/ Strains/ Tears 47%

Open wounds 12%

Super�cial wounds 10%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Cooks11%

Attendants, helpers &

related jobs 12%

Light duty cleaners

8%

45% male

55% female

Injuries by gender

Age with highest injury claims

25-34years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaBusiness and professional services sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

4Number of workers

who died1

1

Disease

2M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

1

Wor

kplace incidents

5,947Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 2 in 100 workers were injured

25%

Wrist(s) and Hand(s) except

finger(s)14%

Finger(s),fingernail(s)

11%

25%

15-24years

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord18%

Top three causes of injuries among workers Falls 21%

Overexertion 18%

Struck by object 15%

49%

12%

Common types of injuries Sprains/ Strains/ Tears

Open wounds

Superficial wounds 11%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Carpenters8%

Construction trades helpers

& workers13%

Heavy equipment operator

5%

Age with highest injury claims

25-34years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaConstruction & construction trades sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2017 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

43Number of workers

who died1

24

Disease

7M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

12

Wor

kplace incidents

9,309Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100 workers were injured

Leg(s)12%

Finger(s),fingernails

11%

31%

91%male

9% female

Injuries by gender

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord20%

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Overexertion 21%

Struck by object 15%

Falls 13%

Common types of injuries

Sprains/ Strains/ Tears 47%

Open wounds 12%

Superficial wounds 12%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Workers in food, beverage &

product packaging

10%

Welders & related

machine operators

10%

Industrial meat cutting jobs

6%

Age with highest injury claims

35-44 years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaManufacturing, packaging & processing sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

23Number of workers

who died1

11

Disease

2M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

10

Wor

kplace incidents

5,859Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100workers were injured

25%

Wrist(s) and hand(s) except

finger(s)13%

83% male

17% female

Injuries by gender

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Finger(s),fingernails

15%

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord19%

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Falls 18%

Bodily reaction 17%

Overexertion 16%

Common types of injuries

Sprains/ Strains/ Tears 49%

Fractures/ Dislocations/ Nerve Damage 12%

Superficial wounds 11%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Heavy equipment operators

13%

Oil and gas drilling - related

workers19%

Transport truck drivers

10%

Age with highest injury claims

25-34 years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaMining & petroleum development sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

9Number of workers

who died1

4

Disease

1M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

4

Wor

kplace incidents

1,865Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 1 in 100 workers were injured

Ankle(s) and foot except

toes 12%

30%

92% male

8% female

Injuries by gender

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Leg(s)13%

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord17%

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Overexertion 24%

Falls 19%

Bodily reaction 13%

Common types of injuries

Sprains / Strains / Tears 57%

Superficial wounds 10%

Fractures/ Dislocations/ Nerve damage 5%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Registered nurses & registered

psychiatric nurses7%

Nurse aides, orderlies, etc.

19%

Social & community

service workers6%

Injuries by gender

Age with highest injury claims

35-44 years

45-54years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaProvincial & municipal government, education & health sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

18Number of workers

who died1

12

Disease

2M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

4

Wor

kplace incidents

11,953Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100 workers were injured

Leg(s)9%

Wrist(s) and hand(s) except

finger(s)8%

24%

24%

33% male

67% female

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord23%

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Falls 23%

Overexertion 21%

Bodily reaction 14%

Common types of injuries

Sprains/ Strains/ Tears 57%

Super�cial wounds 10%

Fractures/ Dislocations/ Nerve damage 9%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Material handlers

10%

Transport truck drivers

33%

Delivery & courier drivers

5%

Age with highest injury claims

35-44 years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaTransportation, communication & utilities sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

19Number of workers

who died1

2

Disease

10M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

7

Wor

kplace incidents

4,700Injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100 workers were injured

Leg(s)11%

23%

83% male

17% female

Injuries by gender

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord24%

Ankle(s), Foot (feet)except toes

10%

Top three causes of injuries among workers

Overexertion 27%

Falls 17%

Struck by object 14%

Common types of injuries

Sprains/ Strains/ Tears 54%

Superficial wounds 11%

Open wounds 8%

Commonly injured parts of the body

Occupations with higher injuries

Stockers, clerks and order fillers

10%

Retail sales21%

Material handlers

7%

Age with highest injury claims

25-34 years

Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in AlbertaWholesale and retail sector overview 2018

Data reflects 2018 injury, disease and fatality statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

8Number of workers

who died1

3

Disease

3M

otor

vehicle inciden

ts

2

Wor

kplace incidents

10,217injury claims by workers in 2018

Approximately 3 in 100 workers were injured

Finger(s), fingernail(s)

9%

Wrist(s) and hand(s) except

finger(s)10%

22%

62% male

38% female

Injuries by gender

1All numbers are based on the year of the fatality.

Backincluding spine,

spinal cord24%