Migrant Worker Died When Part of An Excavator Fell on Him; Was Helping His Co-Worker in Ubi Worksite

It appears that the recent two years have not been kind to migrant workers here.

Dormitory infections. Enforced quarantine. Freaky accidents.

All circumstances that would intimidate even the most gung-ho of the group.

And the worst part?

Their ordeal still ensues.

Migrant Worker Died When Part of An Excavator Fell on Him; Was Helping His Co-Worker in Ubi Worksite

According to The Straits Times, a 37-year-old migrant worker has passed away after being crushed by a part of an excavator.

Apparently, he had been assisting his co-worker with the lifting of several steel frames when a part of the excavator they were using fell on him.

He was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state, and subsequently passed away from his injuries.

No foul play is suspected.

According to the news report, the incident took place near Ubi Road 3 and Ubi Avenues 1 and 2, at around 4:17 p.m. on Thursday (22 April 2021).

The man was reportedly working for building and construction company Right Construction, which has since been ordered to cease the use of excavators at the worksite.

Other Accidents

Just four days ago, on Tuesday morning (20 April 2021), a lorry carrying 17 migrant workers crashed into a stationary tipper truck on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE).

All 17 men were rushed to the hospital, but two workers ultimately succumbed to their injuries.

The first casualty, Mr Toffazal Hossain, died from his injuries in hospital on the day of the accident.

The second succumbed to his injuries after Thursday night.

According to reports, five workers are still in the hospital, one of whom has been moved from the intensive care unit to the high dependency unit.

Nine were discharged on the day of the accident after being treated for minor injuries.

The police have arrested a 36-year-old male lorry driver for careless driving causing death.

Ordeal

And back in April 2020, a rapid spike in cases amongst foreign worker dormitories led to entire facilities being quarantined.

Numerous migrant workers were cooped up within a certain premise for months on end. It also didn’t help that some rooms were cramped.

Little wonder why they would say at the time: “It feels like we’re in a prison.”

And though instances like this could occur…

One can’t deny that for the most part, migrant workers have been receiving the short end of the stick for a really, really long time.

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