Skid-Steer Loader Accident in Landscaping

On September 18, 2023, a fatal accident involving a skid-steer loader occurred during a commercial landscaping project in Vancouver, British Columbia, resulting in the death of a 46-year-old worker, David Thompson. Thompson was operating a skid-steer loader to clear debris and perform grading tasks on a construction site when the incident happened. According to the investigation, Thompson was maneuvering the loader on uneven terrain when the machine tipped over, trapping him underneath. Despite the prompt arrival of emergency services, Thompson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation revealed several contributing factors, including the […]