The Family of the Worker Who Died in the Construction Site Accident in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, Objected to the Expert Report
Quick Look
- 34-year-old Aydın Zurlu, who worked at a construction site in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, died after falling from a height of 14 meters while closing the ventilation gap.
- In the expert report prepared two months after the incident, the owner of the subcontractor was found to be primarily at fault, but Zurlu was also deemed to be at fault on the grounds that he did not use a seat belt and refused to work.
- The family objected to the report and argued that occupational safety measures were lacking and that the fault belonged entirely to the employers.
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Why It Matters
Aydın Zurlu, who was working at a construction site in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, died by falling from a height of approximately 14 meters while the ventilation gap was being closed with iron grills. The incident took place on June 25.
Aydın Zurlu, a 34-year-old father of two who worked at a construction site in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, died on June 25 after falling from a height of approximately 14 meters while the ventilation gap was being closed with iron grills.
Although more than two months have passed since Zurlu's death, no one has been arrested in the file. In the expert report prepared within the scope of the prosecutor's investigation, the owner of the subcontractor was found to be primarily at fault.
Secondary fault was given to the site manager and project manager of the construction and the occupational safety expert of the main employer. In the report, Aydın Zurlu was also deemed to be at fault on the grounds that he "did not use a seat belt" and "did not refuse to work" if he was not given a seat belt.
Zurlu family objected to the report. In the petition, it was stated that despite the height of the fall, sufficient safety measures were not taken to prevent falls around the ventilation gap and there was no life net. It was noted that the cut formwork bars at the point where the fall occurred also posed a danger.
Zurlu family opposed the incident being considered as a simple work accident. The family said, "This incident is almost an attempt to blame the person who lost his life." Arguing that there were contradictions in the statements given after the incident, the family demanded that the responsibilities of the main company and the subcontractor company be investigated in all aspects.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Upon the family's objection, the expert report will be re-examined or a new expert report will be prepared.
Likely · Within weeks
A criminal investigation may be initiated against the main employer and subcontractor within the scope of occupational safety violations.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- How will job security responsibility be shared between the subcontractor and the main employer?
- Is there clear evidence as to whether a seat belt was provided?
- Is it explained why basic security measures such as the life net were not taken?
