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New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Foreign worker dies in accident at Klang factory, DOSH probing
KLANG: A foreign worker died after he was trapped in a blow moulding machine while performing cleaning duties at a factory in Port Klang yesterday. The Selangor Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) said the incident occurred at 7.35am and its investigating officer was immediately despatched to the scene. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was a newly employed worker assigned to carry out cleaning work in the production area of the factory. "During the incident, the worker attempted to remove a plastic bottle that was stuck inside the machine. "He opened the machine door, after which a moving component of the machine moved and crushed his head." The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer. DOSH issued a prohibition interference notice for the affected area, barring access until the investigation was completed. Two prohibition notices were also issued to the employer for failing to provide proper work procedures for cleaning and maintenance tasks involving the machine. "A thorough investigation is ongoing to identify the root causes and responsible parties involved in the incident. "The investigation is being conducted under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994," the DOSH statement said.
The Star
26-04-2025
- The Star
Concrete pile operator kills man 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, on Thursday. The Selangor Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) said that 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 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 on Saturday (April 25). 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
