Bangladeshi worker dies after being struck by steel frame at Pioneer worksite
A 40-year-old Bangladeshi construction worker tragically died on 16 August after being struck by a steel frame during a crane lifting operation at a worksite in Pioneer. This incident, the second fatality in 3 weeks, follows the death of another Bangladeshi worker in Jurong on 29 July, who succumbed to injuries from a falling iron pipe.
SINGAPORE: A 40-year-old Bangladeshi construction worker tragically lost his life after being struck by a steel frame at a worksite in Pioneer.
The incident occurred at 14 Benoi Sector on 16 August at 4 p.m. during a crane lifting operation.
The details were initially shared on the Facebook page Safety Watch - SG, which reported the unfortunate loss of the signalman's life.
According to Chinese media 8World News, the worker was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic, as confirmed by a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) spokesperson in response to media inquiries.
The worksite occupier is SH Design & Build, while the worker’s employer is Range Construction.
The project developer is TL Development (WG2) Pte Ltd. All three companies are incorporated in Singapore.
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to the accident at approximately 4:50 p.m.
The police have indicated that there is no suspicion of foul play based on preliminary investigations.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is investigating the incident and has directed the worksite occupier to halt all lifting activities on the premises.
“As a general safety measure, all lifting operations must be carried out in accordance with established lifting plans,” said the MOM spokesperson, adding that loads must not be lifted over people.
Second Fatal Incident in Three Weeks
The incident follows a workplace accident on 29 July, where a 42-year-old Bangladeshi worker in Jurong lost his life.
He suffered head injuries after being struck by an iron pipe that fell from the fifth floor of a building under construction.
Despite being taken to the hospital, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away three days later.
On 13 July, a 30-year-old construction worker at Changi Airport was killed when a broken component hit him while he was operating a skid-steer loader.
This was reported as the third workplace fatality at the Changi East project.
According to the Ministry of Manpower’s latest annual workplace safety and health report, there were 36 workplace fatalities in 2023, with 18 of these occurring in the construction sector.
