SINGAPORE — A construction worker at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) worksite died after being struck by a material waste bucket and falling 10 storeys to the ground on Monday (Oct 9).
The fatal workplace incident happened at Block 371B Sembawang Avenue at about 3pm, the Ministry of Manpower said in response to CNA’s query on Tuesday.
He was guiding a crane operator lifting a material waste bucket when the bucket swung and struck him. The impact caused him to fall to the ground, together with the fall protection barriers. HDB is the developer of the worksite, while its occupier is BHCC Construction. The deceased worker was employed by Jian Xin Construction.
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