A forklift operator narrowly avoided death in a harrowing workplace incident when a container toppled onto his machine.
The dramatic moment was captured on surveillance footage, revealing just how close the call was.
The video shows the 37-year-old man maneuvering the forklift to lift a single container.
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However, as he moved the load, a precarious stack of five additional containers began to shift alongside it.
In an alarming chain reaction, the towering stack leaned forward in slow motion before tumbling directly towards the operator.
Remarkably, the forklift’s size and structure managed to bear the brunt of four containers.
But one escaped, plummeting down and striking the vehicle with tremendous force.
The impact shattered the forklift’s seat, narrowly missing the operator’s head.
The man was thrown backward, collapsing to the ground where he lay motionless.
His white safety helmet, miraculously, remained secured on his head throughout the ordeal.
Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
According to vknews24, the man’s injuries included significant lacerations to his head and body.
At least six firefighters were dispatched to assist at the scene, which unfolded at Pasir Panjang Terminal 3 in Singapore at approximately 6:40 a.m. on November 25.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed that the injured worker is Malaysian and used the opportunity to stress the importance of proper container stacking.
They highlighted that stacking patterns and maximum height limits must adhere to safety regulations to prevent such accidents.
An investigation into the incident is underway, and all operations involving the handling of empty containers at the site have been temporarily halted.
The company responsible has suspended daily activities to reassess workplace safety protocols, health systems, and operational processes.
It plans to introduce enhanced measures to mitigate risks moving forward.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety and adherence to rigorous procedures to avoid life-threatening situations.
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SOURCE: Forklift operator narrowly dodges DEATH after container crashes on top of him
