Electric Boat worker killed in accident at Quonset plant
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- An employee of Electric Boat was fatally injured in an accident at the company's Quonset Point manufacturing plant at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, a corporate spokesman said. The employee, whose name has not been released, was taken to Kent County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, said Robert A. Hamilton, director of communications for General Dynamics Electric Boat. The company has begun an investigation of the circumstances of the accident, said Hamilton, who was on his way to a briefing at the company's Connecticut headquarters. Electric Boat is cooperating with North Kingstown Police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a company statement said.. Hamilton said the company is making counselors available to work with employees. 
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My condolances to his family.
I hope the Projo provides the same front page coverage as it does for firefighters and police who die in work-related (or even non-work-related) accidents.
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Thank you for your kind words. This was my nephew who was killed. He was a great man who is leaving behind a wife and two children and many other family members who loved him dearly. Please keep them in your thoughts and/or prayers.
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my condonaces to the family, as he wil be greaty missed by all here in maine love aunt sue
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He will be missed. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
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His family and parents are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Leslie,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My prayers are with you & your family.
~Dawn
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To both family and friends, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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