Three workers killed in elevator collapse
Istanbul, Turkey
Three construction workers were killed on Monday at a construction site approximately 30km west of the capital after the construction elevator in which they were travelling fell from the 23rd floor. Local media reports have claimed that the men were riding the elevator despite it only being certified for the transport of construction materials. The cause of the elevator failure is currently under investigation. One of the deceased workers is believed to be under 18 years of age.
Worker killed in fall down elevator shaft
New Jersey, USA
An elevator repair worker has been killed following a fall in an elevator shaft at a residential complex in Guttenberg on Tuesday morning. The man was reportedly performing maintenance work on the roof of the 52 storey building when he fell down the elevator shaft. His body was located 7 floors below wedged between an elevator car and the wall of the shaft. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Worker killed in fall from ladder
Ontario, Canada
A 49 year old man has died following an industrial incident at a manufacturing business near Waterdown north of Hamilton on Tuesday morning. According to local police, the man was on a ladder operating equipment when he fell. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Worker killed in fall from height
Kerala, India
A 40 year old utilities worker was killed on Monday after falling from a lift in the seaside district of Kannur. The man was allegedly performing work from an elevating work platform when he fell. He was declared dead at the scene.
Two workers pinned under slab of granite
Gold Coast, Australia
Two workers have been taken to hospital following an incident at a stonemasonry on the Gold Coast on Tuesday. The two men were manoeuvring a 750kg (1,650lb) slab of granite when it fell on them. One of the workers, a 25 year old man, sustained significant fractures to his legs and pelvis and was required to undergo emergency surgery. His co-worker sustained significant contusions and lacerations in the incident. A third worker who witnessed the incident is being treated for shock.
Worker crushed by concrete slab
Tyumen, Russia
A 43 year old construction worker was killed on Tuesday at a construction site in the city of Tyumen in central Russia after being crushed under a concrete slab. According to local reports, the man was assisting with the installation of the building’s exterior wall panels when one of the panels fell and crushed him.
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