On 6/26/1989 , the vessel W. J. LAWRENCE (Official Number 323664) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in 120 NM SOUTH OF YARMOUTH, N.S.,.
The vessel, with 16 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 8/30/1989 . Weather at the time was reported as fog with winds from the W at 7.00 knots.
CREWMAN FELL ON DECK BREAKING HIS RIBS AND HURTING HIS BACK & NECK Note: formerly OccNo : 9708-5-89