A construction worker was hospitalised on Wednesday (29 May) after a lorry crane toppled at a worksite in Ang Mo Kio.
In a statement to MS News, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) shared that a concrete bucket struck the 40-year-old Bangladeshi worker.
He is currently in stable condition.
The incident occurred around 6pm along Belgravia Drive.
When the lorry crane lifted a concrete bucket, it toppled on its passenger side.
The bucket struck the worker, causing an ankle fracture and a cut to his hand.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
A clip showing the aftermath of the incident was posted on the ‘Singapore roads accident.com’ Facebook page.
The worker was subsequently conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
The project’s developer is Fairview Developments Pte Ltd, while the occupier is Kimly Construction Pte Ltd.
In its statement, MOM highlighted the importance of assessing the ground surface for safety before a lorry crane begins lifting operations.
Additionally, it emphasised the necessity of extending and securing the outriggers as required.
To prevent lorry cranes from overturning, the ministry recommends installing a stability control system (SCS).
“[An SCS] can also help to detect the extension of each outrigger and automatically restrict the crane manoeuvres within a safe lifting zone,” it explained.
The toppled lorry crane involved in the incident did not have an SCS installed.
MOM is currently investigating the incident and has instructed Kimly Construction to halt all lifting operations involving lorry cranes at the worksite.
MS News has reached out to Kimly Construction for more information.
Also read: Crane operator, 49, arrested after crane in Sengkang topples, crushes van
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Featured image adapted from Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook.
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