Worker was trying to repair automatic gate at landed property in Bedok when it fell on him: MOM
A 24-year-old construction worker has died after a gate fell on him at a residence in Bedok.
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to a work-related incident at about 4.05pm on Thursday (6 Nov).
It had taken place at a landed property along Jalan Pari Burong.
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Worker sent to hospital unconscious & subsequently passes away
A 24-year-old man was sent to the hospital from the location in an unconscious state, SPF said.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was contacted for assistance at the same time, told MS News that he was conveyed to Changi General Hospital.
He subsequently passed away in the hospital, SPF added.
No foul play is suspected, based on preliminary police investigations.
Further police investigations are ongoing.
Gate at Bedok residence toppled onto worker: MOM
In a separate statement, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) told MS News that the man was employed by a company called Yong Fong Autogate.
He was troubleshooting an automated sliding gate which had malfunctioned at the time.
However, the gate toppled onto him, MOM said.
MOM investigating incident
MOM is investigating the incident, said the spokesperson.
As a general safety measure, workers should not attempt to manually lift or realign heavy gates or mechanical fixtures without mechanical assistance and proper method statements.
Employers must also ensure that they are provided with the necessary training, supervision, safe work procedures and appropriate equipment needed to carry out repair and maintenance work safely, the ministry noted.
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