Industrial Accident – Cobourg
The Ministry of Labour is investigating after an industrial accident in Cobourg
A representative from the MOL told Today’s Northumberland that on February 15, the MOL was notified of a injury that occurred at Belden CDT Canada Inc.
A MOL inspector attended the scene and on February 16, a MOL inspector and ministry engineer returned to the scene to continue the investigation.
Two orders were issued to the employer by the Ministry of Labour.
· For guarding on a piece of equipment; and
· A stop work order until the above order is complied with
The Ministry of Labour is continuing their investigation.
Reports indicate the woman was transferred to Northumberland Hills Hospital with a severe injury to her hand.
She was later airlifted to a Toronto hospital, but reports indicate the hand had to be amputated.
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