Operator killed in crane accident in Bangkok

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A crane operator was killed after a crane collapsed on top of a twin tower condo development in the Thepparak area of south eastern Bangkok. 

 

Dead at the scene was Withaya Phakheunphrom, 40, who had been struck by a faulty arm of the crane. 

 

The development is 30 stories high at KM 2 marker in the Samrong Neua area. 

 

Daily News reported that the crane had been faulty for some time and repairs were supposed to have been carried out or a replacement found. 

 

Police inquiries are being made with onsite engineers and engineers of the crane company. 

 

Source: Daily News

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-11-05

land of know OHS especially when it comes to plant and equipment "hold builder responsible for neglecting to maintain safe working environment its no different to premeditated murder they knew crane was unsafe to operate and did nothing " Builders or principle contractor should be held responsible for his death   !!!  RIP went to work and did not come home sad and avoidable.. 

Edited November 6, 20187 yr by Mad mick

"the crane had been faulty for some time and repairs were supposed to have been carried out or a replacement found.",  engineer,"go on it will be alright." these cranes should be checked

regularly,as there seems to have been a few accidents with them lately.

regards worgeordie

22 hours ago, webfact said:

the crane had been faulty for some time and repairs were supposed to have been carried out or a replacement found. 

TiT.