ACCIDENTS ON WHARVES.
COMMISSION CM? INQUIRY.
(United Press Association.)
WELLINGTON", This, Day. • The Commission o£ Inquiry, into accidents on wharves commenced its sittings here to-day. > .' ■, • .■ > - Peter, (Petersen, Marino Siipermtendent of the (Richardson .Coy., Napier, said he knew of no accidents in the.: past two years at Wellington and Napier due to defectivo gear, and considered the present inspectors were "over the mark." Ho didi not know of victimisa- t tion of men reporting..'„ defects. [' Tho annual inspection on small vessels vv<i.» very strict. The Government Inspector had the right to stop work if he thought a winch or gear detective.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 117, 22 May 1918, Page 4
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100ACCIDENTS ON WHARVES. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 117, 22 May 1918, Page 4
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