Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A construction worker was killed when he was accidentally crushed beneath a crawler crane while assisting with loading the machine onto a trailer at a worker’s camp in Sri Racha district, Chonburi province.

 

Police and rescue officials were called to the scene around 13:00 on 22 June, by the Nong Kham Police Station following reports of a fatal occurrence. The incident occurred in Moo 4, Bueng subdistrict.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found a large trailer with a crawler-type crane already positioned on the flatbed. One of the victim’s shoes was seen wedged in a gap on the metal ramp at the rear of the trailer. Nearby, the body of a 44-year-old man from Phak Hai district in Ayutthaya was found face-down with extensive injuries. He was identified as a construction worker living at the on-site camp. Colleagues stood nearby in shock and sorrow.

 

According to witnesses, the victim had been guiding the crane operator as the vehicle was driven up the rear ramp of the trailer. One co-worker, who had been eating nearby, turned to see the victim already lying beneath the vehicle’s tracks and ran to alert the driver. However, due to the loud noise of the engine, the driver failed to hear the warnings and continued to move the heavy machine forward, running over the man completely.

 

Another colleague revealed that the crane operator was situated on the left side of the vehicle, while the victim was on the right side, near the ramp. He had been signalling to ensure the tracks aligned correctly with the ramp. It is believed his shoe became caught in a gap, causing him to stumble and fall. The driver reportedly did not see him in time.

 

Normally, workers assisting in such operations either position themselves above the vehicle or remain below on the ground. It is still unclear why the victim was standing directly on the ramp in such a hazardous position.

 

Emergency services later transported the body to Laem Chabang Hospital. Police have launched a full investigation into the incident and will proceed according to legal protocols. The victim’s family has been notified and will conduct funeral rites in due course.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-23

 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Normally, workers assisting in such operations either position themselves above the vehicle or remain below on the ground. It is still unclear why the victim was standing directly on the ramp in such a hazardous position.

 

Safety procedures or the lack of them is a common failure here in Thailand

50 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Safety procedures or the lack of them is a common failure here in Thailand

As is common sense!

"Heavy equipment accidents are a serious concern in workplaces like construction sites, with OSHA reporting thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities annually. These accidents involve a range of incidents, from being struck by heavy machinery to getting caught in moving parts"

3 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Safety procedures or the lack of them is a common failure here in Thailand

 

"Safety first" it's not.