Worker dies after falling from height at Tanjong Rhu BTO construction site

The 22-year-old had been carrying out concrete casting works at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II worksite when he fell from the 12th storey.

A view of the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II worksite. (Image: Google Street View)

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SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old worker died on Monday (Sep 28) after falling from height at a BTO construction site along Tanjong Rhu Road.

The worker succumbed to his injuries following the incident at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II worksite, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

He had been carrying out concrete casting works with co-workers using a mobile concrete pump on the 12th storey when he fell around 4.15pm, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at a construction site along Tanjong Rhu Road at about 4.20pm.

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 pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. MOM and the police are investigating the incident. Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they do not suspect foul play. " We are saddened by the fatality and extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family," HDB said. HDB added it will render all the support and assistance, alongside contractor BHCC Construction, needed to the victim's family . " Safety at our worksites is of utmost priority, and we are working with the contractor to assist the authorities with their investigations on this matter," it said, adding that it takes a very serious view of the incident. "We will continue to work with our industry partners to strengthen workplace safety at our worksite." All works on site have been suspended until further notice. MOM said that BHCC Construction has also been instructed to stop concrete casting operations using the mobile concrete pump at the worksite. “As general safety requirements, concrete casting equipment must be inspected prior to use, work activities properly supervised, and measures put in place to prevent falls when working at height,” MOM added. In June, the ministry tightened penalties for companies that flout workplace safety rules after a spate of workplace deaths. Under the stricter measures, such companies face higher fines and longer stop-work orders.

The worker was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

MOM and the police are investigating the incident.

Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they do not suspect foul play.

" We are saddened by the fatality and extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family," HDB said.

HDB added it will render all the support and assistance, alongside contractor BHCC Construction, needed to the victim's family .

" Safety at our worksites is of utmost priority, and we are working with the contractor to assist the authorities with their investigations on this matter," it said, adding that it takes a very serious view of the incident.

"We will continue to work with our industry partners to strengthen workplace safety at our worksite."

All works on site have been suspended until further notice.

MOM said that BHCC Construction has also been instructed to stop concrete casting operations using the mobile concrete pump at the worksite.

“As general safety requirements, concrete casting equipment must be inspected prior to use, work activities properly supervised, and measures put in place to prevent falls when working at height,” MOM added.

In June, the ministry tightened penalties for companies that flout workplace safety rules after a spate of workplace deaths. Under the stricter measures, such companies face higher fines and longer stop-work orders.

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新加坡：一名22岁的工人于周一（9月28日）在丹戎禺路一处组屋建筑工地从高处坠落身亡。

建屋发展局（HDB）周二发表声明称，一名工人在丹戎禺河滨二期工地发生的事故中受伤身亡。

据人力部（MOM）称，事发时他正与同事们在 12 楼使用移动式混凝土泵进行混凝土浇筑作业，大约下午 4 点 15 分左右坠落。

新加坡民防部队（SCDF）表示，他们于下午 4 点 20 分左右接到求助电话，称丹戎禺路一处建筑工地需要援助。

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新加坡民防部队医护人员当场宣布该工人死亡。

人力部和警方正在调查这起事件。

根据初步调查，警方表示他们不怀疑存在谋杀或其他犯罪行为。

“我们对这起死亡事件感到悲痛，并向死者家属致以最深切的慰问，”建屋发展局表示。

建屋发展局补充说，将与承包商 BHCC Construction 一起，向受害者家属提供一切必要的支持和帮助。

“工地安全是我们工作的重中之重，我们正在与承包商合作，协助当局对此事进行调查，”声明中表示，并补充说，公司对这起事件高度重视。

“我们将继续与行业伙伴合作，加强工作场所的安全保障。”

现场所有工程已暂停，直至另行通知。

人力部表示，已指示BHCC建筑公司停止在工地使用移动式混凝土泵进行混凝土浇筑作业。

人力部补充说：“作为一般安全要求，混凝土浇筑设备必须在使用前进行检查，工作活动必须得到适当的监督，并且必须采取措施防止高空作业时发生坠落事故。”

6月，在发生一系列工作场所死亡事故后，该部门加大了对违反工作场所安全规定的企业的处罚力度。根据更严格的措施，此类企业将面临更高的罚款和更长的停工期限。

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