Logistics company fined S$240,000 after accident leaves worker with amputated leg

SINGAPORE: Logistics company Hoy San Stevedoring was fined S$240,000 under the Workplace Safety and Health Act after a worker was hit by a forklift in 2020.

"From the operational area, the injured worker observed the first load of steel coils being lifted by a vessel crane towards the wharf," MOM said."He took out his mobile phone and intended to take a photograph of the lifting operation when he was hit by the forklift." Last month, MOM said that falls from height, collapse or failure of structures and equipment and vehicular incidents were theMore workers in manufacturing, construction sectors suffered major injuries in the first half of 2023: MOM

Muthukaruppan Suresh was working as a wheel loader operator at the time. The deceased, Arumugam Saravanan, was a lifting supervisor. Investigations showed that Suresh was negligent in his duties as a wheel loader operator, the ministry added. Another case involved a company that was fined S$50,000 after it was found to have continued works while under a Stop Work Order.

Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama

Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.

SingPost delivery business in S’pore lost $16m in 2022; review of postal industry under wayMail volumes have declined while logistics and e-commerce firms have grown their delivery capabilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sumber: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Baca lebih lajut »

Logistics company fined S$240,000 after accident leaves worker with amputated legThe Ministry of Manpower found that Hoy San Stevedoring failed to properly conduct an assessment to identify the risks associated with the work that employees were exposed to.
Sumber: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Baca lebih lajut »