Passing out while on the job is a rare occurrence for most people. But sometimes, it can lead to one’s sudden demise for no apparent reason.
This was what happened to a young crane operator who collapsed and died, leaving his body stuck in the air at a height of around 20m.
27yo crane operator faints and dies while 20m in the air
According to China Press, the incident took place at 5.43pm yesterday (Nov 16) at a construction site in front of the Four Seasons Hotel at Jalan Tun Razak near KLCC.
Harian Metro reported that the 27-year-old victim lost consciousness inside the crane’s cabin area before his colleague called the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) for assistance.
Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department senior operations commander Mior Muhammad Fikri Mohd Zaini said in a statement that a team of 10 firefighters from the Jalan Tun Razak Fire and Rescue Station and an engine rushed to the scene upon receiving the call.
When they arrived at the scene at 5.50pm, they found the victim unconscious inside the crane and had to use an adjacent tower crane to lower his body down from a height of 20m at 7.46pm.
Unfortunately, he didn’t survive the incident and was pronounced dead by a Ministry of Health (MOH) officer.
The victim’s body was later handed over to the police for further action.
Cause of death still under investigation
In a statement provided to WeirdKaya by a representative of a construction company of which the victim worked for, he expressed his condolences over the incident and said the cause of death was still under investigation.
It has been determined that the unfortunate incident was primarily due to his own health problems.
“As an organization committed to the safety and well-being of our employees and contractors, we have taken all necessary precautions and followed proper protocols to ensure a safe work environment,” he added.
WeirdKaya extends its condolences to the victim’s family over the unfortunate incident. Rest in peace.
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