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SINGAPORE: A 38-year-old worker died after a tree toppled at its base while he was carrying out tree-felling work at a private residential property in Katong, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday (Oct 14).<\/p>\n
The accident occurred at 3 Cranborne Road at about 2.30pm on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
According to MOM, the man was carrying out tree-felling work when the tree toppled at its base, causing him to fall with it.<\/p>\n
The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the incident at about 2.35pm.<\/p>\n
The worker was taken unconscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he subsequently died, police said.<\/p>\n
MOM identified his 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 in the meantime.<\/p>\n
“As a general safety measure, employers should ensure that a suitable assessment of the tree and work methods is conducted before tree-felling works commence, and that the work is carried out by trained workers in accordance with established safe work procedures,” MOM said.<\/p>\n
Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n
CNA has contacted Soh & Tan Enterprises for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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