On 9/26/1985 , the vessel CHIPPEWA (Official Number 6955) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in INLAND-LAKE ERIE-WELLAND CANAL-PORT COLBORNE,.
The vessel, with 26 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 11/7/1985 . Weather at the time was reported as rain.
1ST ASST ENGINEER SLIPPED ON WAY DOWN TO E/R-BROKEN LEFT LEG. Note: formerly OccNo : 9704-7