Bangkok, “Suriya” expresses condolences to the families of those who died when a steel bar in a retaining wall fell while under construction, giving full compensation to the MRTA. The contractor, initially responsible for 1.6 million, ordered a 7-day construction stoppage to expedite investigation and review of safety measures. Ready to have the quality rating of contractors reduced Impact on future bidding
Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport Revealed after visiting the Purple Line project area (Southern Purple Line) Tao Poon – Rat Burana section (Kanchanaphisek Ring Road) Wongwian Yai Station today (24 December 2023) that at 8:00 a.m. today, there was an accident from the operation of lifting the steel rebar of the retaining wall (D-Wall) and it fell while Perform work In the construction area of ??Wong Wian Yai Station of the Southern Purple Line Project, with Unique Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited, the civil construction contractor, Contract No. 4, causing the death of one male worker.
He would like to express his condolences to the families of the deceased regarding this incident. From a report from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), it was initially stated that The steel bars of the retaining wall (D-Wall) fell because they were not tied around the belt slings. But using the method of hooking a steel frame And when the steel bars of the retaining wall are placed on the ground, they cause a bump and the steel frame spreads apart. and flicked into a safe area and hit the head of a male worker. and died later The construction contractor will take care of all expenses. and pay compensation to the family of the deceased initially approximately 1.6 million baht
Mr. Suriya further said that the accident was in a closed area. Therefore, it does not affect the people and commuters on Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Road in any way. and instructed the MRTA to set guidelines to prevent accidents from occurring again. By checking the steel frame to make sure it is tight at every connection point. along with strengthening the welds to be tight And always tighten around the steel before bringing it into the construction area.
For the punishment of the contractor for this incident. MRTA has ordered construction to stop for a period of 7 days to conduct an investigation. and review work measures and safety. In addition, if there is an evaluation of the work next time The quality of the contractor may be adjusted. This may have an effect on selecting contractors in the future.
Source: Thai News Agency