A 71-year-old temporary worker was hit and killed by a grab truck due to improper waste management at the Yilan construction site.

A fatal work safety accident occurred at a construction site at the intersection of County Government 9th Street and County Government 10th Street in Yilan City at around 1pm this afternoon. A 71-year-old temporary worker surnamed Qiu was suspected of being accidentally hit by a grab truck while clearing waste. He lost vital signs on the spot and was pronounced dead after being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.

The police and fire department received a report at around 1 p.m. today, alleging that someone was injured at the construction site, and immediately sent personnel to the scene. When the ambulance crew arrived, Qiu Nan had no breathing and heartbeat, and he still died after being rushed to the hospital. The driver of the grab truck was not injured. After the incident, the police brought back the production transcript to further clarify the incident.

A preliminary investigation by the labor inspection unit revealed that the construction project here was a private project. The construction company outsourced the waste removal business to an environmental protection company, and Qiu Nan was a temporary worker dispatched by a human resources agency. At the time of the incident, the grab truck was cleaning construction waste. It was suspected that the safety control scope was not implemented at the scene. As a result, Qiu Man nearby was unfortunately hit by the machine, causing a tragedy.

Preliminary understanding shows that Qiu Nan was not covered by occupational accident insurance and labor insurance. The Occupational Safety Administration of the Ministry of Labor has intervened in the investigation and will investigate in detail whether the relationship between the employer and all levels of contractors is in violation of regulations. It is emphasized that the employer must still bear full responsibility in accordance with the law; if negligence is involved, the original business unit and the contractor must also bear joint liability for compensation and be investigated in accordance with the law.