{"id":1225,"date":"2024-11-27T19:04:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=1225"},"modified":"2024-11-27T19:04:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:04:15","slug":"watch-forklift-driver-injured-after-shipping-containers-fall-at-him-in-singapores-pasir-panjang-terminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=1225","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Forklift Driver Injured After Shipping Containers Fall At Him In Singapore\u2019s Pasir Panjang Terminal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    Watch: Forklift Driver Injured After Shipping Containers Fall At Him In Singapore\u2019s Pasir Panjang Terminal<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-300x157.jpg?resize=300%2C157&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Watch: Forklift Driver Injured After Shipping Containers Fall At Him In Singapore\u2019s Pasir Panjang Terminal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;margin-right:10px;width:150px; height:150px;float:left;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1859980\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1859980\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1859980\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers.jpg?resize=1200%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Containers\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Containers-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1859980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screengrab from YouTube video posted by The Online Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A 37-year-old forklift driver was hospitalized after a stack of shipping containers toppled onto his vehicle at Singapore\u2019s Pasir Panjang Terminal on November 25, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The accident occurred around 6:40 a.m. at the terminal\u2019s older facility, which has been in operation since 1998.<\/p>\n<p>The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was informed about the incident at 6:55 a.m. Emergency responders quickly arrived on-site and transferred the conscious worker to the National University Hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities confirmed that the forklift driver, a Malaysian national, suffered lacerations to his head and body.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the accident happened when the forklift, operated by the 37-year-old, was moving a container. As the forklift reversed, a column of five stacked containers became unstable and collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>The top container fell directly onto the forklift\u2019s cabin, tilting it backwards and causing the driver to fall to the ground.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ibtoPzKSDg?si=BERRlWbJx8heT-Wc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nVideo Credits: The Online Citizen\/YouTube<\/p>\n<p>Footage from the incident was widely circulated online. In the video, the forklift driver is seen falling from the damaged cabin moments after the stack of containers hit the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has launched an investigation into the incident. It has instructed PSA Singapore, the terminal operator, to suspend all empty container-handling activities at Pasir Panjang Terminal.<\/p>\n<p>MOM discussed the importance of adhering to proper stacking practices to prevent such accidents, adding that containers must be stacked within safe limits to avoid toppling.<\/p>\n<p>Along with the suspension, the Ministry ordered a \u201csafety time-out\u201d at the terminal, meaning PSA Singapore must pause its daily operations to review workplace safety protocols and operations.<\/p>\n<p>Forklifts typically handle empty containers, while cranes are used for loaded containers. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety at the terminal as regulators continue investigating the cause of the collapse.<\/p>\n<p>PSA Singapore has assured the public that the worker is in stable condition and receiving medical treatment. The company has promised to cooperate with the investigation and take the necessary steps to improve safety at the terminal.<\/p>\n<p><em>References: Container News, MalayMail<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    MI News Network<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/shipping-news\/watch-forklift-driver-injured-after-shipping-containers-fall-at-him-in-singapores-pasir-panjang-terminal\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=watch-forklift-driver-injured-after-shipping-containers-fall-at-him-in-singapores-pasir-panjang-terminal\">Go to marine insight<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch: Forklift Driver Injured After Shipping Containers Fall At Him In Singapore\u2019s Pasir Panjang Terminal Screengrab from YouTube video posted by The Online Citizen A 37-year-old forklift driver was hospitalized after a stack of shipping containers toppled onto his vehicle at Singapore\u2019s Pasir Panjang Terminal on November 25, 2024. 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