23-year-old man dies after getting 'caught in between parts' of food production machine in Bedok North
MOM has instructed the occupier and employer, Koyang Food Manufacturer, to halt all operations involving the affected food production machine.
SINGAPORE — A 23-year-old foreign worker died in an industrial accident at Bedok North Street 5 on Saturday afternoon (16 March), a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Yahoo Southeast Asia on Tuesday (19 March).
According to MOM, the victim, identified as a Chinese national working in food processing, was operating a food production machine when "he was caught in between parts of the machine".
He was released when a coworker stopped the machine. The worker was subsequently conveyed to Changi General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The ministry said all machines must be "properly guarded with clear warning signs and operated by trained employees" as a general safety measure.
Who was the man's employer?
"The occupier and employer is Koyang Food Manufacturer. The Ministry of Manpower is investigating the incident and has instructed the occupier to stop all works involving the affected food production machine," the MOM spokesperson added.
In response to Yahoo Southeast Asia's query on Tuesday, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it received a call for assistance at 3017 Bedok North Street 5 on Saturday at about 8.25am, and conveyed a person to CGH.
The police told Yahoo that they received a call for assistance from the hospital at 3.35pm on Saturday regarding the industrial accident at the workplace. Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.
Investigations are ongoing.
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