Worker dies in accident involving two trucks at worksite in Mandai
Resumen
Fecha comunicada: 11 Mar 2024
Ubicación: Singapur
Empresas
Samkang Construction - Employer , China Metallurgical (MCC) - Other Value Chain EntityAfectado
Total de personas afectadas: 1
Trabajadores migrantes e inmigrantes: ( 1 - China , Construcción , Men , Unknown migration status )Temas
Salud y seguridad en el trabajo , MuertesRespuesta
Respuesta buscada: Sí, por The Resource Centre
Historia que contiene respuesta: (Más información)
Medidas adoptadas: The Resource Centre ivited both companies to respond, including by outlining how each ensures safety standards for workers are upheld on their worksites, including by contractors and subcontractors. Neither company responded.
Tipo de fuente: News outlet
A truck driver died on March 9 afternoon after being involved in an accident involving two trucks at a worksite near the Singapore Zoo in Mandai.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said the accident occurred at a worksite along Mandai Lake Road. The driver, a 44-year-old Chinese national, was observing the off-loading of a mini-excavator he was transporting when his truck started to move forward.
He then tried to re-enter the truck cabin and was pinned between his truck and a stationary concrete mixer truck.
This occurred at around 11.30am and the worker, employed by Samkang Construction, was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital where he subsequently died from his injuries...
The occupier of the worksite is the Singapore branch of China Jingye Engineering and the developer is Mandai Park Development, added the ministry...
Responding to queries, a Mandai Wildlife Group spokesperson said: “We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. All parties involved are offering them the necessary support during this difficult time.”...