THE Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has launched an investigation into a fatal industrial accident that occurred on Saturday at Windsor Estate, East Bank Demerara.
According to a press release, the deceased has been identified as Maniram Navindralall, a truck driver of Lot 59 Patentia, West Bank Demerara.

It was reported that the deceased was hired to pick up and deliver four crates of concrete blocks in Windsor Estate at a private property. However, while offloading the blocks, the vehicle came into contact with a 13,800 volts primary network, resulting in him being electrocuted.

Assistant Chief OSH Officer, Royden Croal, and GPL OSH Officer, Kulanand Persaud, visited the scene after reports were made and an investigation began to determine the cause of the accident, as well as to provide recommendations to prevent future recurrences.

Meanwhile, it was stated that Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, continues to express grave concern about the increased occurrences of workplace injuries and accidents.

Minister Hamilton holds the view that when a worker leaves his/her home and goes to work, there is an expectation by his/her family that he/she will return home safely at the end of the work day or work period.
He stated that every effort should be made to ensure that workers are protected on the job.

With that in mind, the minister extends his sympathies to the affected persons as investigations continue.