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New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Signalman killed after being run over by tipper lorry
KUALA LANGAT: A construction site worker was killed after being run over by a tipper lorry in Tanjung Dua Belas here on Thursday. The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health said the incident occurred at 3.55pm and involved a male worker. The department said a team of investigating officers was dispatched to the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation. "The accident occurred during land reclamation works. "The victim was working as a banksman or signalman, responsible for guiding the tipper lorry driver while reversing to unload soil. "It is believed the worker was standing in the lorry's blind spot when it reversed, causing him to fall and be run over by the vehicle's tyres. "The victim sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," it said in a statement last night. It said a Disturbance Prohibition Order had been issued to the employer, instructing an immediate halt to all land reclamation activities at the construction site. The department said a Prohibition Notice was also issued for failing to ensure a safe working environment during the landfilling operation, and for the lack of traffic management for lorry movements. "Further investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident and identify those responsible, under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994," it said.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- The Sun
Machine operator killed by falling concrete pile at Rawang site
KUALA LUMPUR:- A machine operator died after he was hit by a reinforced concrete pile (RC Pile) that sprang loose from its hook near a construction site in Rawang, Selangor on Thursday (April 24). The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) said that the incident occurred at 8.40 am when the victim, a foreigner working as a piling machine operator, was carrying out foundation work to erect piles with the help of a colleague and a project supervisor. 'During the process of pulling, erecting and positioning the pile, one of the piles being lifted slipped from the hook and fell onto the machinery cabin, causing the operator to panic and jump out. Unfortunately, the victim was hit by the falling pile and suffered severe injuries,' DOSH said in a statement today. The injured worker was later pronounced dead after being taken to Sungai Buloh Hospital. Following the incident, the Selangor DOSH issued a Prohibition Order to keep the accident site undisturbed until investigations are completed, as well as a Prohibition Notice to halt piling activities. 'Further investigation is being carried out to identify the cause of the accident and the parties responsible for it,' it added. The investigation is conducted under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which stipulates a maximum fine of up to RM500,000 for an employer if found guilty. Legal action can also be taken against employers if violations of worker safety and health regulations are found. DOSH emphasises that such incidents can be prevented if employers carry out comprehensive risk assessment and control in accordance with the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) guidelines.
Malay Mail
26-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Falling concrete pile kills foreign worker in Rawang, Selangor DOSH issues prohibition order
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — A machine operator died after he was hit by a reinforced concrete pile (RC Pile) that sprang loose from its hook near a construction site in Rawang, Selangor on Thursday (April 24). The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) said that the incident occurred at 8.40 am when the victim, a foreigner working as a piling machine operator, was carrying out foundation work to erect piles with the help of a colleague and a project supervisor. 'During the process of pulling, erecting and positioning the pile, one of the piles being lifted slipped from the hook and fell onto the machinery cabin, causing the operator to panic and jump out. Unfortunately, the victim was hit by the falling pile and suffered severe injuries,' DOSH said in a statement today. The injured worker was later pronounced dead after being taken to Sungai Buloh Hospital. Following the incident, the Selangor DOSH issued a Prohibition Order to keep the accident site undisturbed until investigations are completed, as well as a Prohibition Notice to halt piling activities. 'Further investigation is being carried out to identify the cause of the accident and the parties responsible for it,' it added. The investigation is conducted under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which stipulates a maximum fine of up to RM500,000 for an employer if found guilty. Legal action can also be taken against employers if violations of worker safety and health regulations are found. DOSH emphasises that such incidents can be prevented if employers carry out comprehensive risk assessment and control in accordance with the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) guidelines. — Bernama
New Straits Times
26-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Machine operator killed after concrete pile falls at Rawang construction site
KUALA LUMPUR: A machine operator was killed after he was struck by a reinforced concrete (RC) pile that sprang loose from its hook near a construction site in Rawang, Selangor, on Thursday (April 24). The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) said the incident occurred at 8.40am, when the victim, a foreigner working as a piling machine operator, was carrying out foundation work to erect piles with the assistance of a colleague and a project supervisor. "During the process of pulling, erecting and positioning the pile, one of the piles being lifted slipped from the hook and fell onto the machinery cabin, causing the operator to panic and jump out. "Unfortunately, the victim was hit by the falling pile and suffered severe injuries," DOSH said in a statement today. The victim was later pronounced dead after being taken to Sungai Buloh Hospital. Following the incident, the Selangor DOSH issued a Prohibition Order to keep the accident site undisturbed until investigations are completed, as well as a Prohibition Notice to halt piling activities. "Further investigation is being carried out to identify the cause of the accident and the parties responsible for it," it added. The investigation is conducted under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which carries a maximum fine of up to RM500,000 for an employer if found guilty. Legal action can also be taken against employers if violations of worker safety and health regulations are found. DOSH also stressed that such incidents can be prevented if employers carry out comprehensive risk assessment and control in accordance with the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control guidelines.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- New Straits Times
DOSH issues stop-work order after fatal Shah Alam crane accident
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) issued a stop-work order at a construction site in Shah Alam after a worker was fatally crushed by a tower crane counterweight two days ago. Selangor DOSH said it dispatched a team of investigating officers to conduct an investigation on the same day. They added that the prohibition notice will remain in effect until the investigation at the scene is completed. The employer has been instructed to conduct an internal investigation to identify the cause and implement corrective measures. "This accident involved a foreign worker who is believed to have been crushed by a counterweight block from a tower crane hook assembly. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was a contractor's worker tasked with dismantling the tower crane, who was in the process of replacing the counterweight block of the hook assembly. "While giving instructions to the tower crane operator to lift the hook block, the counterweight block fell and struck the victim. "The victim sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," the department said. Further investigations are underway to determine the causes of the accident and the parties responsible. The employer could face legal action if found in violation of the provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which carries a maximum fine of RM 500,000 if found guilty.
