Worker dies on Jurong Island after being struck by concrete block, MOM investigating

Worker was operating drill excavator during demolition work on Jurong Island

A day after a worker fell at a Jurong Region Line (JRL) worksite, another worker met with an accident on Jurong Island.

In the latest case, the worker died at the scene.

Worker was on the job at power station on Jurong Island

In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance at about 5.40pm on Thursday (5 Dec).

The location was 3 Seraya Avenue — the address of Pulau Seraya Power Station.

The worker was operating a drill excavator during demolition works when he was struck by a large concrete block, SCDF added.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

Deceased was 58-year-old Thai worker

The deceased was a 58-year-old Thai construction worker, said spokespersons from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in a joint statement.

His employer, and the occupier of the worksite, is Aik Sun Demolition and Engineering Pte Ltd.

The block that fell on him was part of a concrete structure he was demolishing.

MOM & BCA investigating for possible offences

The agencies are investigating the incident for possible offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Building Control Act.

MOM has also issued a stop-work order for the site.

BCA, on its part, has revoked the permit issued to the builder. It has also instructed the qualified person to submit a detailed investigation report of the incident, the statement said, adding:

As a general safety measure, the demolition of structures must be properly planned and done systematically. This includes establishing a plan with a detailed sequence and demolishing from top-down to eliminate any premature and unintended collapse of structures.

Thai worker died at Marina East worksite on 30 Oct

A day before, a worker was hospitalised after falling about 9m from a metal platform while at a JRL worksite.

On 30 Oct, a 46-year-old Thai worker died after being struck by a concrete truck entering a worksite along Marina East Drive for refuelling.

The 41-year-old male concrete truck driver was arrested for negligence, the police said.

According to The Straits Times, 26 workplace deaths have occurred in 2024 as of 30 Oct.

Also read: Worker dies at Tuas Water Reclamation Plant worksite after steel bar falls & hits him

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