# Worker dies after falling from height at Tanjong Rhu BTO construction site

- **Source:** Channel NewsAsia
- **Published:** 2026-09-29T02:21:41.000Z
- **Author:** Not listed by source
- **Original:** https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/worker-dies-fall-tanjong-rhu-road-bto-construction-site-6417106
- **Topics:** HDB & Public Housing, Private Residential

## Featured rationale

The suspension and investigation could delay construction progress, while stricter safety enforcement may increase compliance requirements for contractors across the residential construction segment.

## AI summary

A 22-year-old worker died after falling from the 12th storey at Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II, prompting suspension of all site works until further notice.

## Original article

SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old worker died on Monday (Sep 28) after falling from height at a BTO construction site along Tanjong Rhu Road. The worker succumbed to his injuries following the incident at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II worksite, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) said in a statement on Tuesday. He had been carrying out concrete casting works with co-workers using a mobile concrete pump on the 12th storey when he fell around 4.15pm, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at a construction site along Tanjong Rhu Road at about 4.20pm. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. MOM and the police are investigating the incident. Based on preliminary investigations, the police said they do not suspect foul play. " We are saddened by the fatality and extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family," HDB said. HDB added it will render all the support and assistance, alongside contractor BHCC Construction, needed to the victim's family . " Safety at our worksites is of utmost priority, and we are working with the contractor to assist the authorities with their investigations on this matter," it said, adding that it takes a very serious view of the incident. "We will continue to work with our industry partners to strengthen workplace safety at our worksite." All works on site have been suspended until further notice. MOM said that BHCC Construction has also been instructed to stop concrete casting operations using the mobile concrete pump at the worksite. “As general safety requirements, concrete casting equipment must be inspected prior to use, work activities properly supervised, and measures put in place to prevent falls when working at height,” MOM added. In June, the ministry tightened penalties for companies that flout workplace safety rules after a spate of workplace deaths. Under the stricter measures, such companies face higher fines and longer stop-work orders.

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 工人在丹戎禺预购组屋建筑工地高处坠亡

这名22岁工人在丹戎禺Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II工地进行混凝土浇筑作业时，从12楼坠落。

新加坡：一名22岁工人于周一（9月28日）在丹戎禺路一处预购组屋（BTO）建筑工地从高处坠落后死亡。建屋发展局（HDB）周二发表声明称，该工人在丹戎禺Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II工地发生事故后伤重不治。据人力部（MOM）称，他当时正与同事在12楼使用移动式混凝土泵进行混凝土浇筑作业，于下午4时15分左右坠落。新加坡民防部队（SCDF）表示，于下午4时20分左右接获丹戎禺路一处建筑工地的求助电话。该工人被一名民防部队救护人员当场宣布死亡。人力部与警方正在调查此事件。警方表示，根据初步调查，不怀疑有犯罪行为。建屋发展局表示：“我们对这起死亡事故深感悲痛，并向死者家属致以诚挚慰问。”建屋发展局补充称，将与承包商BHCC Construction一同，向遇难者家属提供一切所需的支持与协助。该局表示：“我们各工地的安全是最高优先事项，我们正与承包商合作，协助当局就此事项展开调查。”并称对此事件持非常严肃的态度。“我们将继续与业界伙伴合作，加强我们工地的工作场所安全。”现场所有工程已暂停，直至另行通知。人力部表示，亦已指示BHCC Construction停止在该工地使用移动式混凝土泵进行混凝土浇筑作业。人力部补充称：“作为一般安全要求，混凝土浇筑设备必须在使用前接受检查，作业活动须得到妥善监督，并须落实措施，防止高处作业时发生坠落。”6月，在一连串工作场所死亡事故后，该部收紧了对公然违反工作场所安全规定的公司的处罚。根据这些更严格的措施，此类公司将面临更高罚款及更长的停工令。