5 Workers fall to their death
Da Nang, Vietnam
Five construction workers died on Saturday at a construction site in a south eastern district of Da Nang after the elevator they were riding failed and plummeted 10 storeys. Two of the workers were declared dead at the scene. The three remaining victims were transported to a nearby medical facility where they later succumbed to their injuries. An investigation by local authorities has reported that the elevator broke under excessive weight.
Worker killed in mine collapse
Mondulkiri, Cambodia
A 21 year old miner was killed and another was injured after a collapse at a gold mine in the eastern region of Mondulkiri early last Tuesday morning. An investigation by local police has suggested that the collapse occurred when supporting pillars failed causing a large section of the mine’s roof to fall down. The deceased worker was declared dead at the scene, whilst his co-worker was transported to a nearby medical facility.
Whilst the mine was legally operated, local authorities claim that this type of incident is common for mines in the area.
Worker’s arm severed in workplace incident
Perth, Australia
A 24 year old man was seriously injured last Thursday after his arm became entangled in a conveyor system at a waste management business north east of Perth. Emergency crews were able to free the man after amputating his arm at the shoulder. He was transported to a local hospital in a critical condition.
Worker killed in dozer rollover
British Columbia, Canada
A man in his 60s was killed last Wednesday at a paper mill near the town of Crofton on Vancouver Island. The man was operating a tracked dozer on a large pile of timber detritus near the entrance to the facility when it rolled over. Local authorities continue to investigate the cause of the incident.
Worker killed in equipment entanglement incident
New Jersey, USA
A 57 year old worker was killed last Friday at an engineering business south west of Newark after becoming entangled in a piece of machinery. According to local reports, the man was working on a lathe when his clothing became caught in the machine and dragged him into the machine. The man sustained critical injuries to his head, arms and upper body. He was declared dead at the scene.
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