SINGAPORE: A 58-year-old construction worker at a demolition site on Jurong Island died after being struck by a large concrete block on Thursday (Dec 5). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told CNA that it received a call for assistance at 3 Seraya Avenue on Thursday at about 5.40pm.
New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: A 58-year-old construction worker at a demolition site on Jurong Island died after being struck by a large concrete block on Thursday .
"A worker was struck by a large concrete block while operating a drill excavator during demolition works," SCDF said.The workplace incident involved a 58-year-old Thai construction worker, the Ministry of Manpower and the Building and Construction Authority said in response to CNA's query on Friday.
MOM and BCA are investigating for any possible offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Building Control Act.
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