Yike is shocked by a work safety accident! The crane overturned and two wall-washing workers fell to the ground. One died and the other was seriously injured.

Yike is shocked by a work safety accident! The crane overturned and two wall washers fell to the ground. One person was OHCA and the other was seriously injured. (Provided by Yilan County Fire Department)

First published 10:37

Update time 10:52

There was a shocking report of an industrial safety accident in Yilan Science Park this morning! The first-phase factory office building located at No. 15 Yike South Road was performing exterior wall cleaning operations when the large crane overturned due to the unstable center of gravity. As a result, the two workers in the crane fell heavily from a height to the ground. The accident resulted in a 65-year-old worker named Chen who was in critical condition due to OHCA on the spot and died in hospital. Another 63-year-old worker named Ye was seriously injured and sent to hospital.

After receiving the report from the park at 8:49, the Yilan County Fire Department immediately dispatched the Yilan and Yuanshan teams to rescue. When the ambulance crew arrived, they found two injured men lying on the ground. Among them, a 65-year-old worker named Chen lost his breathing and heartbeat on the spot. Yilan 91 vehicle was rushed to Yangda Affiliated Hospital for rescue. He died of serious injuries at 10:05.

Although another 63-year-old worker surnamed Ye was conscious, his left thigh was severely injured and fractured. He was then sent to Yangda Affiliated Hospital by Yuanshan 91 vehicle for treatment. The whole accident resulted in one life-threatening injury and one serious injury. Currently, the labor inspection unit has intervened in the investigation to clarify the cause of the accident.

The scene of the accident was shocking. The yellow boom and work basket of the large crane fell heavily on the stone sidewalk outside the factory office building. The basket turned sideways and broken stones, branches, red plastic boxes and various working tools were scattered around. The flat walkway was damaged by the powerful impact. People on the side were anxiously contacting each other. It was obvious that the force of the fall was extremely strong at the moment.

From another angle, the entire body of the yellow heavy-duty crane is turned upside down at nearly 90 degrees. The rear wheels are completely suspended in the air. The huge body is stuck between the green belt next to the glass lighting cover. The hydraulic support frame has obviously failed or the foundation is unstable.

The entire body of the yellow heavy-duty crane turned upside down at nearly 90 degrees. The rear wheels were completely suspended in the air, and the huge body was stuck between the green belts next to the glass lighting cover. (Provided by Yilan County Fire Department)