Worker was conducting tree-felling works at Katong property when tree toppled
A 38-year-old worker died on Tuesday (13 Oct) after he fell together with a tree at a private property in the Katong area.
This happened when he was conducting tree-felling at the house along Cranborne Road.
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Worker sent to hospital unconscious from Katong
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to a work-related incident at about 2.35pm on 13 Oct.
The location was Cranborne Road, a cul-de-sac off Goodman Road, which is in turn off Tanjong Katong Road.
A 38-year-old man was sent to the hospital in an unconscious state.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was alerted at the same time, told MS News that he was conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).
No foul play suspected after worker passes away
However, the man subsequently passed away, SPF said.
No foul play is suspected, based on preliminary investigations.
Further police investigations are ongoing.
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Worker fell with tree when it toppled at Katong property
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), replying to MS News‘ queries, confirmed that the accident occurred at a private residential property along Cranborne Road at about 2.30pm that day.
The deceased was an employee of Soh & Tan Enterprises Pte Ltd who was conducting tree-felling works at the property when the tree toppled at its base.
This caused him to fall together with the tree.
He succumbed to his injuries at TTSH.
Employer told to cease felling activities involving tree climbing
MOM is investigating the incident, it said, noting that before tree-felling works start, employers should ensure that the tree and work methods is suitably assessed as a general safety measure.
The work should also be carried out by trained workers in accordance with established safe-work procedures.
Soh & Tan Enterprises has been instructed to cease all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing, pending investigations.
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