A worker at Keelung's Seven Blocks construction project was hit by building materials and died. The city government ordered the work to stop.

An accident occurred at a residential construction site in Qidu District, Keelung City. A worker was hit by a plank and died. (Provided by Keelung Fire Department)

An industrial safety accident was reported this afternoon at a residential construction site under construction on Dade Road, Qidu District, Keelung City. A worker, about 30 years old, was hit by a hanging plate and died on the spot. The city government stated that it has required the construction unit to stop work immediately, conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the accident, and ensure the safety of the construction site.

The Keelung City Fire Department received a report at 2:30 p.m. that an accident occurred at a residential construction site on Dade Road, Qidu District. A worker was pinned by a falling board. When firefighters arrived, they found that the 30-year-old worker named Chen had a fractured skull and brain matter spilled and died on the spot.

Mayor Xie Guoliang said that he deeply regretted the tragic death of the worker in this work safety accident and expressed condolences to his family. The municipal construction management unit also notified the personnel of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as soon as possible and will actively cooperate with the relevant competent authorities in the investigation to clarify the cause of the accident and related responsibilities. At the same time, it requires the construction unit to properly handle the follow-up matters and provide necessary assistance to the family members.

The Urban Development Department of the Keelung City Government stated that it has required the construction site to stop work immediately and conduct a comprehensive review of construction site safety management and construction protection measures. Work shall not be resumed without authorization until the cause of the accident is investigated and clarified, relevant safety deficiencies are corrected, and the competent authority confirms compliance with safety regulations. The city government will continue to urge construction units to implement construction site safety management to avoid similar accidents from happening again.

A worker at a residential construction site in Qidu District, Keelung City, was hit by a hanging board and died. (Provided by Keelung Fire Department)