Worker Dies in Incident Involving Container Lift in Samut Prakan

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Pol. Col. Adirek Thongkamkaew, Superintendent of Bangkaew Police Station, along with Lt. Chanat Thep-lao, Deputy Inspector of Investigations, forensic medical staff from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital, and Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers, responded to the scene of a fatal incident involving a container lift at approximately 15.30 on October 16, in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan.

 

The deceased, identified as Mr. Saichon Janthon, 52, from Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaeo Province, was found with severe head injuries and a fractured right ankle. Despite CPR efforts by emergency responders, Mr. Saichon was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

 

Witnesses, including Mr. Jaran Kamsuwan, a coworker of the deceased, stated that Mr. Saichon, a construction worker employed by a neighboring company, had been walking through the container yard after using the restroom. He was wearing headphones, listening to music, which may have prevented him from hearing the approaching container lift. As a result, he was pinned between a container being moved and another container, losing consciousness immediately.

 

The driver of the container lift, Mr. Arthit Phuengkij, explained that he had been operating the vehicle to unload containers and stack them as usual. He did not expect anyone to be walking through the work area, as it is typically restricted. It was only after he had placed the container and reversed the vehicle that he noticed someone lying unconscious and immediately called for help.

 

Pol. Col. Adirek has ordered a thorough investigation, including interviews with all witnesses and involved parties, to determine the exact cause of the incident. The driver of the container lift has been brought in for further questioning, while the body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination at the forensic institute.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-10-17

 

 

[Gottfrid]

They are not aware of any security measures in this country. Nor are they aware of things like always looking to see everything is safe and clear. Here we have a container lift operator who just assume everything is clear as it usually is??? After that, we have a guy with headphones who assumes he can walk where he shouldn´t. The area is also assumed to be typically restricted. Besides that, the operator seems to be unaware that he are moving containers far to close to each other. As it was able to kill a person, I would not be surprised if the containers collided with each other at some moment. That is poor attention and bad work.

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

It was only after he had placed the container and reversed the vehicle that he noticed someone lying unconscious and immediately called for help.

So he did not notice the person while driving forward..............I'm guessing no warning 'beepers' or flashing lights fitted. 

[lordgrinz]

That'll teach him for not wearing his lucky amulet that day, it's just fate, definitely nothing to do with lack of safety.

[Gandtee]

Headphones on and in a world of his own. Well, he is now. R.I.P.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

So he did not notice the person while driving forward..............I'm guessing no warning 'beepers' or flashing lights fitted. 

Two idiots together... say no more

[Liverpool Lou]

On 10/17/2024 at 6:58 AM, Gottfrid said:

They are not aware of any security measures in this country. Nor are they aware of things like always looking to see everything is safe and clear. Here we have a container lift operator who just assume everything is clear as it usually is??? After that, we have a guy with headphones who assumes he can walk where he shouldn´t. The area is also assumed to be typically restricted. Besides that, the operator seems to be unaware that he are moving containers far to close to each other. As it was able to kill a person, I would not be surprised if the containers collided with each other at some moment. That is poor attention and bad work.

You're assuming that to be the case.

[Gottfrid]

9 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You're assuming that to be the case.

Not really, as I based it on what I read in the news as well as made conclusions of what I read. 

[Liverpool Lou]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

14 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You're assuming that to be the case.

Not really, as I based it on what I read in the news as well as made conclusions of what I read. 

Presuming, then!     You missed the point of my subtle, but glaringly obvious, humour.

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Presuming, then!     You missed the point of my subtle, but glaringly obvious, humour.

No, I didn´t! One of the laughing emojis are mine 😉