😨 Worker killed after hose strikes him at Jurong construction site; MOM investigating
The Ministry of Manpower identified Keller Foundations (S E Asia) as the occupier and employer of the worksite. The company has been instructed to stop all concreting works at the site.
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Here's the full detailed account of the incident:
⚠️ Fatal Workplace Incident — Jurong Port Road Construction Site
📅 When & Where
- Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
- Time: ~8:20–8:25 PM
- Location: 37 Jurong Port Road, Singapore (within Jurong Port premises, ground strengthening/foundation works)
👤 Victim
- Age: 35 years old
- Role: Construction worker
- Status: Pronounced dead at the scene by SCDF paramedics
📝 What Happened
- The worker was performing foundation works when he was struck by a hose connected to a compressed air pump
- Police were alerted at ~8:25 PM; preliminary investigations do not suspect foul play — investigations ongoing
🏢 Employer & Site Management
- Company: Keller Foundations (S E Asia) Pte Ltd — identified as both occupier and employer
- MOM Order: Company instructed to stop ALL concreting works at this site immediately
- Company Response: Deeply saddened; providing support to the victim’s family; cooperating fully with authorities
🛡️ MOM Safety Warning
MOM emphasised critical procedures for compressed air systems:
- ✅ Must fully isolate & depressurise before disconnecting hoses/fittings
- ✅ Secure systems to prevent unexpected movement / hose whipping / flying projectiles
- ⚠️ Improper handling leads to severe injury or death
📊 Broader Context
- MOM report (8 Sep 2026): 21 workplace fatalities in H1 2026 — fatality rate rose to 1.1 per 100,000 workers (from 0.97 in H1 2025)
- Construction sector accounted for 4 deaths in early 2026; this is the second fatality at a Jurong Port Road worksite in recent weeks
🔎 Status
- MOM conducting full investigation
- Police investigations ongoing
- Worksite concreting operations suspended
Source: AsiaOne / Straits Times / Mothership — 13–14 Sep 2026