Science Park worker dies in suspected electrocution
A worker installing solar panels on a roof at the Science Park died on Sunday morning in what's thought to have been an electrical accident.  The Labour Department ordered an immediate halt to the work at the park in Sha Tin while it investigated whether regulations had been followed. The man was rushed to hospital after apparently receiving an electric shock. He was later certified dead.  The Labour Department said it is saddened by the death of the worker and expresses its deepest sympathy to his family. A spokesman said, "We commenced an immediate on-site investigation as soon as we were notified of the accident and will issue suspension notices to the contractors concerned, suspending the electrical work in relation to solar panel installation of the building.  "The contractors cannot resume the work process until the Labour Department is satisfied that measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken." He added: "We will complete the investigation as soon as possible to identify the cause of the accident, ascertain the liability of the duty holders and recommend improvement measures. We will take actions pursuant to the law if there is any violation of the work safety legislation."_____________________________
Last updated: 2023-09-11 HKT 08:50 