Worker, 46, dies after 9m fall at Jurong Region Line construction site

A 46-year-old construction supervisor died after falling from a height at an MRT construction site for the Jurong Region Line on Nov. 13.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Land Transport Authority (LTA)  said that the worker fell from a height of about 9m while descending a scaffolding.

Responding to Mothership's queries, the SCDF said they received a call for assistance near 202 Pandan Gardens at 5:30pm that day.

The worker was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A stop-work order has been issued for the worksite, LTA told Mothership.

According to LTA, a safety time-out has been called for at-height work activities across LTA projects to review compliance with safety procedures.

The worker was employed by Leze Construction, a subsidiary to a sub-contractor of the main contractor Daewoo-Yongnam Joint Venture.

LTA said it is supporting MOM with its investigations into the incident.

"We are deeply saddened by this incident, and extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased worker. We are working with the contractors to provide them with support and assistance," added LTA.

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