A safety accident occurred during the exterior wall renovation of Taichung First Bank! Workers clearing blocked pipelines were buried alive by massive amounts of earth and were in critical condition
A work safety accident occurred during the exterior wall renovation project of the First Bank Taichung Branch in West District, Taichung City. A worker named Quan was trapped under the weight of a large amount of earth while clearing a blocked pipe. There was no sign of life when he was rescued.
Quick Look
- A work safety accident occurred during the renovation of the exterior wall of the First Bank Taichung Branch in West District, Taichung City.
- A worker named Quan was trapped under the weight of a large amount of dumped earth while clearing a blocked pipe.
- There was no sign of life when he was rescued and he was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
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Why It Matters
The First Bank Taichung Branch in West District, Taichung City was undergoing exterior wall renovation work. Pipeline blockage and earth leakage occurred in the afternoon.
Firefighters rushed to the rescue. (provided by the public)
The First Bank Taichung Branch in West District, Taichung City is undergoing exterior wall renovation work. A serious work safety accident occurred at around 2 pm today (17th)! When a worker was cleaning a blocked pipe, he was trapped under the weight of a large amount of earth and waste that was poured out instantly. There was no sign of life when he was rescued. He is currently being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment.
The incident took place at the First Bank Taichung Branch at the intersection of Liberty Road and Juren Street in the West District. The exterior wall of the branch was under construction and renovation, and a towering scaffolding and protective net were erected on the site. At about 2 p.m., the project above was suspected of throwing large plastic barrels and building materials waste through the pipeline. The pipeline was suspected to be blocked during the process. A worker surnamed Quan below saw this and tried to shake the pipe to remove the obstacle. Unexpectedly, a large amount of earth in the pipeline burst the embankment and poured down. The worker was unable to avoid it and was buried alive on the spot.
However, there was also a report on the scene that it was suspected that construction bricks and tiles, reinforced concrete, etc. from the second floor fell to the first floor, and Quan was hit by the fire while he was standing below. After receiving the report at 14:3, the fire department quickly dispatched the Xinyi Squadron and the Museum's Advanced Rescue Team to the rescue. When the rescuers rescued the worker, they found signs of lifelessness. They immediately performed CPR and AED on the scene and sent him to the hospital. The police have simultaneously notified the labor inspection unit to clarify the exact incident and work safety responsibilities.
Firefighters rescued the trapped workers and rushed them to hospital. (provided by the public)
What to Watch
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The labor inspection unit will clarify the incident and work safety responsibilities
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What's the latest exact status of the worker's injuries?
- What are the specific investigation results of the labor inspection unit?
