Bangkok, Aug. 17 – Steel plates repair the bridge over Bang Kapi intersection. Falling while demolishing, 1 worker killed, 2 injured. For this project belonging to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the cause cannot be concluded at this time. under investigation
last night Siam Ruamjai Foundation rescuers (Pu In) help and provide first aid to the injured. From an accident while repairing an elevated bridge crossing Bang Kapi Intersection on Seri Thai Road, 3 people before being taken to the hospital One of the wounded fell unconscious. After falling from a height of about 10 meters, he was found dead at the hospital. Two others were admitted to the hospital.
Mr. Chaiwat Boonprasom, a rescuer from the Siam Ruamjai Foundation (Pu In), said that the incident occurred at 1:50 a.m. when he heard a loud sound like a large object falling. before being notified by the workers that there were injuries While using 2 cranes, take the sling up and tie it to the steel plate under the bridge crossing. to demolish down below But the sling is still not connected to the steel plate at all 4 corners, causing the steel plate to fall and hit the worker on the crane. and scaffolding Causing 1 broken head injury, while the seriously injured male worker died at the hospital. A man on a crane was struck by the impact of a steel plate. to fall from a height and another injured person was a female worker Had a slight injury in the leg.
For the scene of the bridge crossing Bang Kapi intersection which is in the process of dismantling the steel plate bridge components During the incident, officials blocked traffic on Seri Thai Road on the inbound side, causing no accidents with passing cars. But after the incident The staff collected the equipment. and damaged parts from the traffic surface and has opened to use the route as usual The cause of the falling steel plate is under investigation.
While this morning, Mr. Somphot Kwangkaew, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare along with officials from the Division of Labor Safety Bangkok Social Security Office, Region 9, Bangkok Labor Protection and Welfare Office, Area 4, and Bangkapi District Office. Visit the scene of the accident ready to meet with the project to find out the cause The project belongs to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. At this time, the cause cannot be concluded. It is under investigation by the engineering team and the project owner. which will also be investigated whether Bangkok And whether the contractor company has implemented safety measures according to the safety law on the construction site? because at the time of the incident It is working at high ground and bringing material things down from high places. Must have strict safety equipment Which must see if the employer has provided enough of these devices or not. Or is it the negligence of the employee himself? It was found wearing a safety uniform while on duty. but did not find that he was wearing a hat Presumed to have been removed due to a head injury. The other 2 injured at the scaffolding were not found wearing any safety equipment.
For the construction of the bridge across the Bang Kapi intersection, this It is under the responsibility of the BMA. Initially, the construction continues to be completed by February 2024.
As for helping workers who are injured and killed. are all insured By Mr. Anan Saengsri, the deceased, 32 years old, the social security company will pay 1.3 million baht in compensation for income and funeral expenses. . – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency