A 38-year-old worker died after falling with a tree that toppled during tree-felling work at a private home in Katong on 13 October.
The accident happened at about 2:30pm at 3 Cranborne Road.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on 14 October that the tree toppled at its base while the man was working on it, causing him to fall with it, CNA reported.
Worker Taken Unconscious to Hospital
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they received alerts about the incident at about 2:35pm.
The man was unconscious when he was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Police said he subsequently died there.
Police investigations are ongoing. Based on their preliminary findings, they do not suspect foul play.
Employer Ordered to Stop Tree-Felling Work Involving Climbing
MOM identified the worker’s employer as Soh & Tan Enterprises.
The ministry is investigating the accident and has instructed the company to stop all tree-felling activities involving tree climbing while investigations continue.
MOM also outlined general safety precautions for such work. Before felling begins, employers should ensure that both the tree and the proposed working methods have been suitably assessed.
The work should be performed by trained workers following established safe work procedures.
