A fatal industrial accident occurred at Kwai Chung Container Terminal. A male worker was doing a pressure test for the ship’s anti-collision barrier accessories. During the inflation process, a gas explosion suddenly occurred. The man was sent to the traffic lane more than 10 meters away by the impact bullet that gushed out the gas, and suffered severe head injuries and fell into a coma. The police and rescue personnel received the report and sent the injured to the hospital, but he was confirmed dead following rescue. The Industrial Injury Rights Association pointed out that the third fatal industrial accident occurred within 3 days and urged the authorities to conduct a comprehensive review of occupational safety.
The deceased, surnamed Ru, was 37 years old. He and his wife had a pair of children aged 11 and 3. He lived in Limushu Village with his parents, younger brother and his family of seven. It is reported that yesterday was the victim’s birthday in the lunar calendar, unexpectedly the birthday turned into a taboo. According to sources, the victim was employed by an outsourced maintenance company and had worked in the maintenance department for more than ten years; his younger brother worked at the same site.
Another 51-year-old male worker was bruised by debris
The incident happened at 9:00 a.m. yesterday at COSCO International Container Terminal, No. 8 South Kwai Chung Container Port Road. The victim was pumping compressed gas into the anti-collision buffer board beside the dock to test the air pressure. When it exploded, the male worker flew like a cannonball, and the missile flew to the road more than 10 meters away, and he was seriously injured and unconscious. Seeing this, other workers hurriedly called the police. The rescuers received the report and sent the injured to Princess Margaret Hospital, but they were confirmed dead following rescue. At the time of the incident, another 51-year-old male worker was also at the scene. He was hit by fragments of the explosion and suffered abrasions on his mouth and knees. He went to a private clinic for treatment on his own. The police temporarily classified it as an industrial accident.
Xiao Qianwen, director-general of the Industrial Accident Rights Association, pointed out that the union will provide emotional support for the family members, assist in handling the followingmath, and apply for a charity fund for the family members of the deceased in an emergency, urge the employer to support, and provide compassionate compensation.
3 fatal industrial accidents in 3 days
Yesterday’s accident was following a 42-year-old worker on Kadoorie Road in Ho Man Tin this Monday who slipped and fell to the ground and died of serious injuries. Three fatal industrial accidents. Feeling heartbroken and shocked, Xiao urged the authorities to conduct a comprehensive review of occupational safety and thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents from happening once more. Anyone who violates safety regulations must be prosecuted. The labor union also strongly urges employers and contractors to provide family members with followingcare arrangements and explain the accident.
Labor Department: It will inspect the relevant contractors’ sites in Hong Kong
The Labor Department stated that it was deeply saddened that three workers died in accidents within three days; it emphasized that it would seriously follow up on each case and conduct in-depth investigations. The prescription stated that in response to the fatal industrial accident at the Yau Tong site the day before yesterday, a special operation was launched yesterday to inspect the relevant contractors’ sites in Hong Kong and review the safe work system. The operation will continue in the next few days. The Labor Department reiterates that there is zero tolerance for accidents at work. If violations that may cause casualties are found, the Labor Department will immediately prosecute.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Gas Explosion of Crash Barrier Parts at Kwai Chung Container Terminal – 37-year-old Male Worker Flying 10 Meters Fatal / 353171?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
