"Two labourers were hit by heavy columns falling "

 

There is a myriad of hazards during a construction project at an aluminium plant. Here is a recent incident highlighting the hazard associated with working around a construction crane during the lifting operation.

There has been a painful accident in an aluminum factory in the district. Two labourers were hit by heavy columns falling during work. A woman laborer died in the accident, while the other woman laborer has been sent home from the hospital after first aid. There has been chaos in the factory after the incident.

According to the information, construction work was going on in (aluminium company), which operates in (location name omitted). During this time, a column fell on the ground during the foundation digging, due to which two women laborers working there were hit by it. A woman labourer was seriously injured in the accident and was admitted to a private hospital in the city for treatment. The woman died during treatment. The other woman suffered minor injuries and was sent home after first aid.

The deceased woman has been identified as (name omitted). After the incident, the family is in a weeping state. The family has accused the company administration of negligence. On receiving the information of the incident, the police reached the spot and started investigating the matter. The body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination.

A local government official said that the incident is being investigated when, how and under what circumstances the woman died. If any negligence is found, further action will definitely be taken.

We offer our sincere condolences to the deceased worker’s family, friends, and coworkers. We pray that the injured worker recovers fully from their injuries. 

It is imperative that any worker performing a task near an operating crane is cautious. We explain to workers that they need to have an escape route if something goes wrong. Escape routes can’t be blocked. For example, we will ask workers performing a task where their escape route is. Many times the worker(s) will realize that what they thought was a good escape route, is not.

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