On 4/11/1987 , the vessel LOUIS R. DESMARAIS (Official Number 369048) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in CEMENT PLANT, PICTON, LAKE ONTARIO, ONT,.
The vessel, with 29 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 7/7/1988 1. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SW at 5.00 knots.
LOST CONTROL OF OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH AND BURNED HAND AND HEAD