Summary
A coroner’s inquiry revealed that 23-year-old foreign worker Mr. Ponraman Eazhumalai died from a work-related accident on December 2, 2023, after being crushed by machinery at a construction site in Tengah. He failed to follow his colleague’s instructions regarding safety protocols while they were retracting a truck’s hydraulic jacks, resulting in him being trapped and subsequently suffering fatal injuries. The inquiry noted no foul play and indicated that the Ministry of Manpower is considering enforcement actions related to the incident.
