Construction Worker Swept Away by Wind, Falls from Under-Construction Hotel
A construction worker died after falling from the under-construction hotel in Barangay Apas, Cebu City.
A work-related accident is an unexpected event occurring at the workplace that results in injury or harm to an employee while they are performing job-related tasks. In the context of construction work, these accidents are particularly common and can include a variety of incidents.
For instance, slips, trips, and falls often happen on construction sites due to uneven surfaces, wet conditions, or cluttered areas. Falls from heights are another huge risk, with workers potentially falling from ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished building levels.
On Monday evening (September 16, 2024), a 30-year-old construction worker lost his life died after falling from the 17th floor of a hotel and condominium building under construction.
According to the Mabolo Police Station, the worker was reported missing by his colleagues after he failed to join them following their overtime shift. After a search, they discovered him inside a manhole on the ground floor of the construction site. Rescuers declared him dead on the spot.
The last time the worker was seen, he was near the edge of the 17th floor of the building. It is believed that strong winds may have caused him to lose his balance and fall. Despite wearing a safety harness that was attached to the metal framework of the building, the force of the wind may have been too strong for the equipment to hold.
Authorities did not find any signs of foul play in the incident, though they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The unfortunate incident emphasizes the risks construction workers face, especially when working at great heights and in adverse weather conditions. Safety measures, while in place, sometimes struggle to withstand the full force of nature.
The police authorities are still looking into the incident, but the initial findings suggest that it was a tragic accident caused by environmental factors.
In a previous report, a construction worker dies after allegedly stabbed by foreman