IPOH: A worker died after being buried alive while he was breaking hardened cement at at a manhole of a silo of a cement factory in Kinta district here on Monday (Aug 14).
The Perak Occupational Safety and Health Department (JKKP) Director’s Office in a statement here on Wednesday (Aug 16) said that when the incident happened at about 3.15pm, the 26-year-old man along with two colleagues were working to break hardened cement at the manhole of the cement silo using sledgehammers and iron rods.
“The wet cement in the silo splashed out through the manhole and caused the victim to fall and be buried by the cement.
“The victim was rushed to the Sungai Siput Hospital but was confirmed dead by medical officers,” the statement said.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations found that the victim was a general worker of a contractor company which was appointed to do silo cleaning work at the cement factory.
Following the incident, Perak JKKP issued a stop-work notice to the employer to stop the silo cleaning work until improvement actions were taken by the company.
The statement also stated that Perak JKKP would take legal action against the responsible party if there was a violation under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. – Bernama
A tragic incident occurred in Kinta district, Perak, on Monday (August 14), when a worker lost his life after being buried alive while breaking hardened cement at a manhole in a cement factory’s silo. The Perak Occupational Safety and Health Department (JKKP) released a statement on Wednesday (August 16) providing details of the incident.
According to the statement, the incident took place around 3:15 pm when a 26-year-old man, along with two colleagues, was attempting to break the hardened cement at the manhole using sledgehammers and iron rods. Unfortunately, the wet cement inside the silo splashed out through the manhole, causing the victim to fall and be completely buried by the cement. Once rescued, he was immediately rushed to the Sungai Siput Hospital but was pronounced dead by medical officers.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased was employed as a general worker for a contractor company assigned to perform silo cleaning work at the cement factory. Following this tragic incident, Perak JKKP promptly issued a stop-work notice to the employer, halting all silo cleaning activities until appropriate measures and improvements were implemented.
Furthermore, the statement emphasized that Perak JKKP would not hesitate to take legal action against anyone found in violation of the provisions stated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. This ensures that those responsible for the incident are held accountable and that necessary measures are taken to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring in the future.
The loss of this worker’s life serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of prioritizing occupational safety and health in all workplaces. It further highlights the need for strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols to minimize risks and protect workers. The Perak JKKP’s swift response and implementation of a stop-work notice demonstrate their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of workers.
Investigations into the incident will continue, and it is expected that further measures and actions will be taken to prevent similar accidents. The incident serves as a stark reminder that workplace safety should never be compromised and that all necessary precautions must be taken to safeguard the lives of workers.
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