Construction worker killed in crane accident on Rama II, Bangkok

[webfact]

A construction worker was killed on the under-construction elevated road near Soi 72, heading towards Kanchanaphisek Road in the Samae Dam area, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok, at precisely 1.27pm today, January 18.

 

A sling snapped, sending the crane’s suspended basket hurtling to the ground on Rama II Road in Bang Khunthian district.

Rescue workers, racing against time, revealed that one worker tragically lost his life, while another now battles serious injuries, rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

 

Authorities from concerned agencies are on the case, launching a rigorous investigation into the cause of this horrifying incident. The construction of the expressway over Rama II highway has been marred by several accidents, leaving the city in fear.

This latest calamity follows a grim pattern of construction-related disasters in the region. In May last year, a construction worker met a tragic end, and four cars were mangled when a concrete slab plunged from the under-construction expressway onto Rama III highway, reported Bangkok Post.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-19

 

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[flyingtlger]

I'm surprised there not more accidents with the lax labor and safety laws in Thailand.

I see a lot of construction workers wearing sandal or sneakers....

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Authorities from concerned agencies are on the case, launching a rigorous investigation into the cause of this horrifying incident.

Yeah I'm sure, and the outcome?

No changes.

[Classic Ray]

Another negative effect of the defamation laws, where the press are not allowed to name and shame the company/companies involved. Coupled with lax investigation and enforcement of health and safety legislation with no/little worker compensation, it’s no surprise that incidents like this happen here constantly.

[JoePai]

Another sling 'snaps' - maybe an occasional load test would help ?

[charleskerins]

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Another sling 'snaps' - maybe an occasional load test would help ?

i don't think load test would help       frayed cable I suspect   they need to be constantly monitored -newer cranes have computer that read the load and have warning signals in place.

[brianthainess]

Was It a Steel rope sling, a Chain sling, or a Fabric sling?  Oh I just checked on BP it was a steel rope sling (they are NOT called cables by the way), Anyone who didn't notice the damage to it before using it must be blind with no sense of feel.

[Mr Meeseeks]

17 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Was It a Steel rope sling, a Chain sling, or a Fabric sling?  Oh I just checked on BP it was a steel rope sling (they are NOT called cables by the way), Anyone who didn't notice the damage to it before using it must be blind with no sense of feel.

 

Could be no pre-use checks performed on the sling before slinging the load. Or, they saw it was damaged but used it anyway due to lack of education and proper training. This is often the case, lifting equipment and accessories are in terrible condition here. 

 

Highly likely no thorough examination ever done on the equipment either. In the UK under LOLER it is mandatory every 6-months to ensure the accessories remain safe for continued use. Failure to comply is a criminal offence as LOLER is a Statutory Instrument (i.e. a regulation under the Health and Safety Act 1974 that everyone must follow).

 

I have seen the training they provide locally to guys going offshore; rigging, crane op etc. All a total joke, trained by people that have never slung a tubular or operated an offshore crane in their lives. No idea of the hazards and dangers of actually lifting loads. 

[brianthainess]

Does Thailand even have trained Crane Inspectors like the real world?

[Mr Meeseeks]

36 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Does Thailand even have trained Crane Inspectors like the real world?

 

Crane operators and inspectors have to be trained to Ministry of Labour requirements. 

 

From experience, we had Thai crane inspectors that attempted to sign off a crane without even looking at the crane for a couple of thousand Baht. 

 

Easy money for them and no loss of face or corrective maintenance to be done by the owner. 

[Bangkok Barry]

1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

Crane operators and inspectors have to be trained to Ministry of Labour requirements. 

 

From experience, we had Thai crane inspectors that attempted to sign off a crane without even looking at the crane for a couple of thousand Baht. 

 

Easy money for them and no loss of face or corrective maintenance to be done by the owner. 

 

Such an admirable culture. Too lazy to do their job, too ready to take bribes, and people may die as a result. But no-one ever cares about that, do they. That isn't the priority.

[snoop1130]

Contractor suspended for 3 days after fatal crane accident

 

 

The Highways Department has ordered a contractor, undertaking construction work on the elevated expressway project on Rama II Road in Bangkok, to suspend work for three days after a worker was killed and another injured when the crane basket, in which they were being carried, fell to the ground on Friday.

 

Apirat Chaiwongnoi, director-general of the Highways Department, said the accident might have been be the result of negligence on the part of the crane operator, because he was a substitute operator and may not have had sufficient experience.

 

The two workers were in the basket, about 15 metres above the ground, when the slings snapped and the basket fell onto the road surface.

 

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[rwill]

3 day suspension is so harsh.  That will teach him a lesson.  

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Highways Department has ordered a contractor, undertaking construction work on the elevated expressway project on Rama II Road in Bangkok, to suspend work for three days after a worker was killed and another injured when the crane basket, in which they were being carried, fell to the ground on Friday.

3 days suspension.... Jeezus H Christ.

[Grumpy one]

3 hours ago, rwill said:

3 day suspension is so harsh.  That will teach him a lesson.  

If suspended by his tackle it will.  

[charleskerins]

On 1/19/2024 at 9:24 AM, brianthainess said:

Was It a Steel rope sling, a Chain sling, or a Fabric sling?  Oh I just checked on BP it was a steel rope sling (they are NOT called cables by the way), Anyone who didn't notice the damage to it before using it must be blind with no sense of feel.

They are called cables in the US ,I am from the US  and I have been on crane inspections . Also called wire rope  but not by old schoolers in US.The load isn't the issue because 2 men in a basket is nothing for that crane  and why would it snap with such a light load ?   The story is not accurate.

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Edited January 20 by charleskerins

[brianthainess]

21 minutes ago, charleskerins said:

They are called cables in the US ,I am from the US  and I have been on crane inspections . Also called wire rope  but not by old schoolers in US.The load isn't the issue because 2 men in a basket is nothing for that crane  and why would it snap with such a light load ?   The story is not accurate.

Crane Cable Inspection — Crane Lmi OEM Manufacturer

Do you also call the Block the hook?

 

Edited January 20 by brianthainess

[Aussie999]

from a photo, that I saw, the cable snapped, this is a multi strand steel cable, which, with this load, should be impossible to fail, the failure must be due to the cable being faulty, for quite some time, this is a case of negligence, therefore manslaughter.

Edited January 20 by Aussie999

[VocalNeal]

28 minutes ago, charleskerins said:

They are called cables in the US ,I am from the US  and I have been on crane inspections .

 

Not according to McMaster-Carr and I believe they are a US company. 🤔 https://www.mcmaster.com/products/~/?s=wire+rope+slings

 

 

[charleskerins]

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Not according to McMaster-Carr and I believe they are a US company. 🤔 https://www.mcmaster.com/products/~/?s=wire+rope+slings

 

 

Put in cable in their search engine and wire rope comes up    these are also American companies 

 

 

 

What kind of steel is crane cable made of?

 

 

 

 

 

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[charleskerins]

1 hour ago, Aussie999 said:

from a photo, that I saw, the cable snapped, this is a multi strand steel cable, which, with this load, should be impossible to fail, the failure must be due to the cable being faulty, for quite some time, this is a case of negligence, therefore manslaughter.

 

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Do you also call the Block the hook?

 

Inspect the Wire Rope, Chain, Block, Drum, and Hook

If the crane appears operational, the next step is to inspect the crane itself for any indications of wear or damage. Especially the moving parts of the crane, like the wire rope, chain, blocks, drum, and hook must be inspected before each use.

Unknown damage can occur between shifts, parts can break unusually fast, and loads can unexpectedly fall. Always conduct a walk around inspection of any crane and look for signs of premature failure, like stress cracks or deep scratches. Never operate a crane that fails any of these inspections, as they often indicate an imminent mechanical failure.

[brianthainess]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Apirat Chaiwongnoi, director-general of the Highways Department, said the accident might have been be the result of negligence on the part of the crane operator,

because he was a substitute operator and may not have had sufficient experience.

Oh my god now the truth is coming out. May Not? I would say definitely not. What is a substitute?

[AustinRacing]

On 1/19/2024 at 3:36 AM, flyingtlger said:

I'm surprised there not more accidents with the lax labor and safety laws in Thailand.

I see a lot of construction workers wearing sandal or sneakers....

Yeah but what about the “Safety First” sign. They have them posted everywhere there. Isn’t that enough!