webfact Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Officials have confirmed that a construction worker was killed on Sunday (Dec 24) in a crane accident at the Wong Wian Yai station site of Bangkok’s Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority’s (MRT) Purple Line. The 23-year-old victim, a construction foreman, was severely injured in the accident and succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to a nearby hospital. The crane operator involved in the incident has been detained and charged with recklessness, causing death. The construction of the Wong Wian Yai station, part of the extension of the Purple Line in Bangkok’s Thonburi area, is being carried out by Unique Engineering and Construction Plc under Contract No 4. This extension project connects Tao Poon with Ratburana station. By Goongnang Suksawat PRESS RELEASE Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-12-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 From the link: The company in charge of the construction has also been directed to conduct an in-depth investigation into the accident’s cause and to thoroughly reevaluate its safety procedures. Carry-on as usual, nothing to change here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 These new train extensions are a magnet for death and falling debris, aren't they. At least three in recent weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: From the link: The company in charge of the construction has also been directed to conduct an in-depth investigation into the accident’s cause and to thoroughly reevaluate its safety procedures. Carry-on as usual, nothing to change here. "The company in charge of the construction has also been directed to conduct an in-depth investigation..." Is that company qualified to conduct such investigation? E.g: Do they have staff highly qualified and experienced in safety regulations and laws. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: The crane operator involved in the incident has been detained and charged with recklessness, causing death. Who was the 'Qualified rigger/signal man' surely it was his fault for not securing the load correctly. if people die in the construction, I dread to think of after its finished. Safe and Trusted Thailand strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Too many of these "crane" incidents, someone needs to take control. Like once is bad luck, twice is coincidence, 3+, you have a bit of a problem, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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