Picture from responders of the damaged building.

 

An accident occurred, on September 5, at a construction site in Nakhon Phanom, where a large chunk of concrete of nearly one cubic metre and weighing over 2 tonnes, fell from a high-rise hotel under construction and crashed onto the adjacent Nakhon Phanom Department of Highways office. The incident, which resulted in serious damage to the office building and left two workers injured, has raised significant concerns about safety standards at the construction site.

 

The accident took place on the morning of September 5, during ongoing work on the construction of a 10-story hotel located on the banks of the Mekong River. The construction site is adjacent to the Nakhon Phanom Department of Highways office, and workers there were directly affected by the falling concrete. Two male employees of the department, who were inside the building at the time, were struck by the falling debris. They were immediately rushed to Nakhon Phanom Hospital for treatment. Fortunately, both men are expected to recover, and no fatalities were reported.

 

 

According to preliminary reports, the cause of the falling concrete remains unclear. The project, which involves the construction of a high-profile hotel, will be the subject of scrutiny after the accident. Investigators are now working to determine whether the contractor followed proper safety protocols and construction standards.

 

Local authorities and officials from the Nakhon Phanom Department of Highways quickly assessed the damage and communicated with the hotel’s construction contractor. In response to the incident, they are demanding a full investigation into the incident. Evidence is being collected to file charges against the contractor for negligence leading to injury, and authorities are pushing for compensation to cover the damage to the office building and medical costs.

 

Safety concerns have intensified following this incident, with officials questioning whether the contractor adhered to required safety standards. There are fears that the construction site may pose further risks to workers, nearby offices, and residents in the vicinity. Officials from the Department of Highways have also called on relevant government agencies to inspect the site thoroughly, enforce stricter safety regulations, and implement preventative measures to avoid future accidents.

 

-- 2024-09-06

 

 

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That really looks like an office building. More like taken directly from poor housing areas in brazil 😉 

But but but how can this happen? I see these signs everywhere.....

 

 

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Investigators are now working to determine whether the contractor followed proper safety protocols and construction standards.

Pretty obviously not otherwise it would not have happened in the first place.

13 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

There are fears that the construction site may pose further risks to workers, nearby offices, and residents in the vicinity

100% correct I think.