Worker, 38, dies after tree-felling accident in Katong

The accident occurred at a private residential property along Cranborne Road at about 2.30pm on Tuesday.

A view of the Cranborne Road signage. (Image: Google Street View)

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SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old worker died after a tree toppled at its base while he was carrying out tree-felling work at a private residential property in Katong, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday (Oct 14).

The accident occurred at 3 Cranborne Road at about 2.3pm on Tuesday.

According to MOM, the man was carrying out tree-felling work when the tree toppled at its base, causing him to fall with it.

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the incident at about 2.35pm.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less The worker was taken unconscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he subsequently died, police said. MOM identified his employer as Soh & Tan Enterprises. The ministry is investigating the accident and has instructed the company to stop all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing in the meantime. "As a general safety measure, employers should ensure that a suitable assessment of the tree and work methods is conducted before tree-felling works commence, and that the work is carried out by trained workers in accordance with established safe work procedures," MOM said. Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Investigations are ongoing. CNA has contacted Soh & Tan Enterprises for more information.

The worker was taken unconscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he subsequently died, police said.

MOM identified his employer as Soh & Tan Enterprises. The ministry is investigating the accident and has instructed the company to stop all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing in the meantime.

"As a general safety measure, employers should ensure that a suitable assessment of the tree and work methods is conducted before tree-felling works commence, and that the work is carried out by trained workers in accordance with established safe work procedures," MOM said.

Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Investigations are ongoing.

CNA has contacted Soh & Tan Enterprises for more information.

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事故发生在周二下午 2 点 30 分左右，地点位于克兰伯恩路的一处私人住宅。

克兰伯恩路路标一景。（图片来源：谷歌街景）

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新加坡：人力部周三（10月14日）表示，一名38岁的工人在加东一处私人住宅进行伐树工作时，一棵树从树根处倒下，导致该工人死亡。

事故发生在周二下午 2 点 3 分左右，地点位于克兰伯恩路 3 号。

据人力部称，该男子当时正在进行伐树作业，树木底部倒塌，导致他连人带树一起摔了下来。

警方和新加坡民防部队（SCDF）表示，他们于下午2点35分左右接到事件警报。

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警方称，这名工人被送往陈笃生医院时已失去意识，随后在那里死亡。

人力部确认其雇主为 Soh & Tan Enterprises 公司。该部门正在调查这起事故，并已责令该公司暂停所有涉及攀爬树木的伐木作业。

人力部表示：“作为一项普遍的安全措施，雇主应确保在伐树工作开始前对树木和工作方法进行适当的评估，并确保由受过培训的工人按照既定的安全工作程序进行工作。”

根据初步调查，警方不怀疑存在谋杀或其他犯罪行为。调查仍在进行中。

CNA已联系Soh & Tan Enterprises以获取更多信息。

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