The Yike exterior wall cleaning crane overturned, killing one and injuring one. The Zhuke Management Bureau ordered the suspension of work to investigate the cause.
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- An exterior wall cleaning crane overturned in the Yilan Science Park in the morning, resulting in one death and one injury.
- The Zhuke Management Bureau has ordered a shutdown and launched an occupational disaster investigation, promising to hold contractors accountable in accordance with the law and strengthen industrial safety protection.
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This morning, a crane overturned during exterior wall cleaning operations in the Yilan Science Park, causing serious injuries to two workers. Among them, a 65-year-old worker named Chen died of his injuries.
The Yike exterior wall cleaning crane overturned, killing one person and injuring one. The Zhuke Management Bureau ordered the company to stop work to investigate the cause. (Provided by Yilan County Fire Department)
A major industrial safety accident occurred in Yilan Science Park this morning. A crane that was cleaning exterior walls suddenly overturned. Two workers were seriously injured on the spot. The police and the police were informed and sent the injured to the hospital. The 65-year-old worker named Chen died of his injuries, and another suffered a broken leg, resulting in a tragedy of one death and one injury. The Zhuke Management Bureau expressed regret for this, ordered a shutdown to investigate the cause, and instructed the contractor to properly handle follow-up medical and family care matters.
The Zhuke Management Bureau emphasized that it immediately ordered the accident work area to stop immediately after the incident and set up a cordon to complete on-site security. The Labor Inspection Center will follow the occupational disaster investigation procedures and send personnel to conduct labor inspections as soon as possible. Details such as whether there are any violations of the operation will be locked. The principle of no negligence will be upheld and the exact cause will be clarified through rigorous occupational disaster investigation procedures and explained to the family members.
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The Zhuke Management Bureau stated that it has zero tolerance for industrial safety. If it is confirmed through investigation that the project violates the Occupational Safety and Health Act, it will definitely be severely punished in accordance with the law. The legal liability of the contractor will also be strictly investigated and no leniency will be given. It hopes that through severe punishment and accountability, it will awaken the attention of contractors and prevent workers from becoming victims.
The Zhuke Administration Bureau calls on manufacturers to strictly abide by standard safety procedures when conducting high-risk operations in the future, and ensure safety protection equipment is installed. Don’t leave things to chance. Construction units cannot ignore details and must prioritize protecting the lives of workers to prevent the recurrence of unfortunate incidents.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Labor Inspection Center will dispatch personnel to conduct labor inspections in accordance with occupational accident investigation procedures to lock down details of operational violations.
Very likely · Within days
If it is confirmed that the project violates the Occupational Safety and Health Law, the Zhuke Administration Bureau will impose severe penalties in accordance with the law and severely pursue the legal responsibility of the contractor.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What were the specific mechanical failures or operational errors that caused the crane to overturn?
- Has the contractor violated occupational safety and health regulations?
- Will there be stricter safety inspection standards for similar high-altitude operations?
