One worker killed, another seriously injured after trying to lift heavy glass panels in Pattaya

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By Tanakorn Panyadee

Pattaya — Several layers of large and heavy glass panels fell on two workers who were attempting to transport them in Pattaya, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

Sawang Boriboon rescue workers rushed to a Mitsubishi Motors car showroom on Soi Sukhumvit 11 in the Nong Pla Lai subdistrict of Banglamung at 2 PM yesterday, October 19th, after receiving a report of a serious accident.

The two victims, Mr. Surachai Duangdara (36) and Mr. Thanwa Sripiam (38) were found in critical condition near a six-wheeled truck carrying large glass panels.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/20/one-worker-killed-another-seriously-injured-after-trying-to-lift-heavy-glass-panels-in-pattaya/

 

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[Aussieroaming]

RIP, very unpleasant.

[ozz1]

 Occupational Health and safety issues   again here in Thailand  workers lives are worthless  to the elete

[Tarteso]

TWO workers who were attempting to transport a large and heavy glass panels.

 

saving staff, saving money, sometimes it is very expensive.

 

 

[KhunBENQ]

56 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

 Occupational Health and safety issues   again here in Thailand  workers lives are worthless  to the elete

How sad.

Obviously no lifting equipment, no gear.

Just bare hands?

Maybe not even gloves, safety shoes.

Just look at the helper wading through the glass with flipflops.

[EVENKEEL]

I worked at a glass plant, all the workers wore protective vests to cover arms, chest and legs, special gloves.

 

 

 

[EVENKEEL]

Umbrella lady and as stated above guy with flip flops provides a clear understanding of priorities.

[ChrisY1]

So...not safety glass...just plate glass. That sure does make a mess to people when it breaks!

[roo860]

43 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

I worked at a glass plant, all the workers wore protective vests to cover arms, chest and legs, special gloves.

 

 

 

Hard hats as well?

[RichardColeman]

Quite sure the police will not prosecute anyone , be down to staffing negligence. Also would not be surprised to see the building company go after the survivor for damaging their glass

 

Unfortunately, one of them tripped and dropped the glass on themselves.

[roo860]

5 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Quite sure the police will not prosecute anyone , be down to staffing negligence. Also would not be surprised to see the building company go after the survivor for damaging their glass

 

Unfortunately, one of them tripped and dropped the glass on themselves.

That's flip flops for ya.

[VocalNeal]

56 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Hard hats as well?

Is there construction overhead????

[roo860]

2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Is there construction overhead????

EVENKEEL, will answer that, I'm sure.

[Gandtee]

A real pane.???? R.I.P.

[Steven mason]

They made a bad choice.  instead of taking 1 at a time they tried 3. I've seen it done a lot more in the UK. here they get paid for the day. In the UK they get paid for doing a set job. then they can go home. UG in Alloa Scotland. meet your quota for the day then go home still get paid a full shift. how much health and safety is being ignored when 10 people are doing their 8 hour shift in 4 hours...sadly we try to make shortcuts

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

RIP, very unpleasant.

Shattering news.

[Boomer6969]

Science fiction:

 

 

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Is there construction overhead????

It is possible they were intending to install some windows up there!

[PETERTHEEATER]

Banglamung police said they would inform the victims’ families and relatives about this tragic accident later.

 

Oh good.

[balo]

Don't mess around with glass 
 

 

[blackshadow]

On 10/21/2022 at 3:32 PM, PETERTHEEATER said:

Banglamung police said they would inform the victims’ families and relatives about this tragic accident later.

 

Oh good.

police doing A GOOD JOB !!!!!!

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 10/21/2022 at 5:47 AM, ozz1 said:

 Occupational Health and safety issues   again here in Thailand  workers lives are worthless  to the elete

What occupational health and safety? 

 

Even the HSE training companies in Thailand use unsafe and expired equipment for training, and most of the trainers have no industry experience or knowledge.

 

When I worked offshore I remember training at a Thai company on the Eastern Seaboard where the work at height harnesses were all over 10 years old, frayed and damaged. I refused to participate in the training and raised this with the Thai instructor, usual mai bpen rai attitude and excuses. Needless to say I informed my company and they never used that provider again. Apparently the company is owned by a Kiwi as well, should know better.