Worker at a substation in Primorye lost life in excavator accident
In the small Novonezhino village of the Shkotovsky municipal district, an unfortunate incident occurred during construction work at the 500 kV "Varyag" substation. An excavator operator made a reckless maneuver, catching a worker in its path and resulting in the worker's tragic demise.
The press service of the Prosecutor's Office of Primorsky Krai revealed the grim details, stating that the excavator driver, hired by a subcontracting organization, failed to prioritize safety, resulting in the fatal strike. The injured worker didn't survive long enough to reach the hospital, passing away in the ambulance.
In response to this unfortunate event, the Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal investigation, charging the excavator driver under Part 2 of Article 216 of the RF Criminal Code for disregarding safety guidelines during construction work, causing the worker's death by negligence.
While recent search results don't specifically mention a criminal case related to the 'Varyag' substation incident, there have been reports of a similar investigation launched in Primorsky Krai concerning a worker death due to an excavator accident at a construction site. However, these reports lack specific details regarding the location or project involved. For the latest and most accurate information on this case, it's advisable to consult official statements or local news sources.
- The tragic accident at the 500 kV "Varyag" substation in Novonezhino, a village of the Shkotovsky municipal district, highlights the importance of workplace-wellness and health-and-safety in the construction industry, as reported in general-news outlets.
- The general public and the scientific community are urging for stringent measures to ensure safety in construction sites, following the criminal investigation launched under Part 2 of Article 216 of the RF Criminal Code, citing an excavator accident at the 'Varyag' substation.
- This recent string of accidents involving excavators in construction sites across Primorsky Krai has raised red flags in the field of science and health-and-wellness, emphasizing the need for extensive research and prevention strategies in workplace-wellness policies.
