Bangkok, Ministry of Transport and the Department of Highways Points out cause of broken wire rope of crane lifting basket It was caused by the negligence of a young engineer-crane driver. Ordered to stop operations for 3 days, hasten to conclude the cause and inspect all equipment.
Mr. Kritchanon Aiyapanya, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Transport As a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport along with Mr. Sarawut Songsiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Highways Go to the area to inspect the incident. The crane’s wire rope is broken. Resulting in 1 death and 1 serious injury at the construction site of the M82 Motorway elevated road at the mouth of Soi Rama II 72, Rama II Road – Inbound, Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District. Bangkok
Mr. Kritchanon revealed that from the said incident Preliminary examination found that The deceased and the injured were both engineers from the head office who came to change the lubricating oil of the hydraulic shock absorbers and steel beams
to lift the segment using a large crane to lift a pulley-style basket to transport oil and people up. But in the meantime Cochrane was about to be at his worst. The crane operator did not unlock the lock and forced the engine to accelerate. causing the system to malfunction until the wire rope jerks Until such an incident occurred
However, many more details must be examined. Especially the process of transporting goods during the incident. As for the equipment and condition of the crane, It is not considered a new or old thing. Still need to check the quality carefully once more.
However, both engineers have life and accident insurance from the crane company. The agency is responsible for the incident.
Mr. Sarawut said about the incident that Usually accidents can happen anywhere. But in this case it must be taken as a lesson. Especially using a crane to lift the basket with a wire rope. Because usually Using a basket to transport people It must be a crane with a built-in basket. Do not use a pulley to lif
t the basket up. But such actions do not fall under the law. But the Highway Department will expect a penalty. By stopping construction operations and paying fines This will be a disadvantage to the construction contractor or the person responsible for using it.
As for safety equipment From what has been reported The two engineers did not use safety equipment when riding the gondola. It is careless work for both the engineer and the crane driver. Working on a construction site at this level, everything must be complete. Especially to prevent accidents while working. To prevent damage that will affect working people and people traveling on the highway.
From this event The Highway Department has ordered Allow the said company to take action for 3 days to investigate the cause. and check all equipment How much readiness is there? before allowing construction to proceed again.
Source: Thai News Agency