44-year-old Bangladeshi worker dies in worksite accident at Resorts World Sentosa
A Bangladeshi worker died after being struck by a collapsed steel structure at a worksite in Resorts World Sentosa. The accident occurred during lifting operations on 29 September. Authorities confirmed no foul play is suspected, and the contractor has been ordered to halt all lifting activities as investigations continue.
SINGAPORE: A 44-year-old Bangladeshi worker tragically died following an accident at a construction site within Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Sunday (29 September).
According to Lianhe Zaobao, the worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was fatally struck by a steel structure that collapsed during lifting operations at the site, which is part of the former Maritime Experiential Museum area.
Authorities were alerted to the accident at approximately 8 a.m. at 8 Sentosa Gateway. When police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel arrived, the worker was found unconscious.
A paramedic from the SCDF pronounced the man dead at the scene, according to the Singapore Police Force.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed that part of the steel structure collapsed while it was being lifted, causing it to strike the worker.
MOM has instructed Sunray Woodcraft Construction, the contractor responsible for the site, to halt all lifting activities immediately.
The ministry stressed the importance of ensuring that lifting equipment and supporting structures are properly designed, installed, and inspected as a general safety measure.
RWS said the incident took place in a section of the resort where the public does not have access. The area had previously housed the Maritime Experiential Museum, which was shut down in March 2020 to make way for the expansion of the S.E.A. Aquarium.
This project, part of the broader Resorts World Sentosa expansion, began in 2022. When completed, the rebranded Singapore Oceanarium is expected to be three times the size of the original aquarium and will include a research and learning centre.
In a statement, RWS acknowledged that it was informed of the accident by the contractor on the morning of 29 September and confirmed its cooperation with the authorities as investigations continue.
The police have ruled out foul play but have noted that the investigation is still ongoing.
The Manpower Ministry’s statistics show that there were 36 fatal workplace accidents in 2023, down from 46 in 2022 and 37 in 2021.
