( Julia-Simone Rutgers/For Star Halifax )That night the cable malfunctioned again, and Lewis was thrown from the boat in a tragic accident. This figure is the highest number of deaths reported since the WCB began collecting data on workplace tragedies in 2011. According to the WCB’s research, 14 of last year’s workplace-related deaths were caused by sudden incidents on the job site, a number that has steadily increased in past years. Article Continued BelowCavanagh said he has been working with both workplaces and government to improve education and enforcement of workplace safety standards. Halifax’s Day of Mourning ceremony was one of several held across the province on Sunday.

Source: thestar April 28, 2019 19:07 UTC