Those injured or killed in the workplace locally were honoured during a special ceremony in Sarnia Tuesday night.
About 200 people attended the sombre National Day of Mourning ceremony at the East St. fire hall.
Committee Chair John Millholland says there are a number of examples of local workplace fatalities.
In 2014, workers at Violia and Pro Valve were killed. An employee of Signature Events was electrocuted in 2013, and in 2012 a hydro worker and employee at an auto wrecker yard lost their lives.
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Represented at the service were Sarnia Firefighters, Victims of Chemical Valley, Workers Health and Safety Centre, Sarnia and District Labour Council, and the Occupational Health Clinic.
WSIB stats indicate 902 Canadians lost their lives in workplace incidents in 2013.
