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Fatal Crane Accident Kills 2 Workers at Tokyo Construction Site: Investigation Progress and Safety Management Concerns

On the 19th of this month, a steel frame being lifted by a crane fell at a building construction site in Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, killing two workers and seriously injuring three others. Did.

Approximately 30 investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department inspected the scene from 9 a.m. to determine the detailed circumstances of the accident.

According to the investigation so far, work was being carried out to lift the steel frame with a crane and secure it to the seventh floor with bolts, but it appears that the steel frame suddenly fell when the wire connecting to the crane was removed. I know.

On the 22nd, the situation at the site where the steel frame fell was confirmed, and from now on, we will confirm the status of bolt fixing and interview construction workers, and check whether there were any problems with safety management or whether there was any operational negligence. The investigation is proceeding on suspicion of causing fatal injuries.

2023-09-22 09:39:08
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