On 12/12/1996, the vessel CUYAHOGA (Official Number 815560) was involved in a person seriously injured or killed - in contact with any part of the ship or its contents in EAST OUTER CHANNEL, LAKE ERIE,.
The vessel, with 22 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 12/16/1996. Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the NE at 6.00 knots.
A crewman was found unconscious in hold of ship and was not seen falling. Medivac'ed hypothermic to hospital. Released following day.