Fatal Workplace Accident Count Spikes This Week In 2017, the Ministry of Manpower reported that the number of workplace fatalities had hit a 13-year-low, with 42 fatal injuries that year. But all’s not well – it seems like 2018 might have more injuries. This is after a horrific week that saw 3 workplace-related deaths. MustShareNews recounts these deaths, which highlight the importance of solid safety standards at the workplace. 1. Mr Ng Sew Kuang, 73, Bakery Owner of Ng Kian Seng Confectionery Source The first accident happened at Ng Kian Seng Confectionery in Bedok. For over 40 years, come rain or shine, its owner Mr Ng Sew Kuang and his wife, Madam Lee, made their way to the bakery at 4am everyday. From bread rolls to jam for pineapple tarts, the couple made everything from scratch by hand. But tragedy struck on Monday (25 Jun). Mr Ng, 73, was operating an industrial cooking mixer when he was dragged into it while preparing tau sar (red bean) paste. The unfortunate accident occurred while no one was around. But staff at the bakery were alerted to the tragedy when they noticed a burning smell coming from the machine. Madam Zhu Xiao Wei, who works at the beauty […]
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