Hotel worker dies after sticking head and neck out of moving goods lift in Bengaluru
A 22-year-old hotel worker in Bengaluru died after his head and neck became trapped in a moving goods lift. Local police are currently investigating the incident to determine if negligence played a role.
Why it matters
This incident highlights workplace safety concerns and the need for stricter maintenance and operational protocols for industrial equipment.
A 22-year-old hotel worker died after getting trapped in a goods lift at Jayanagar in Bengaluru on July 16.
The deceased has been identified as Rajesh (22), a native of Dharwad, who was working at Dakshina Upahar Hotel, under Jayanagar police station limits.
According to preliminary findings, the incident occurred around 9 a.m. while Rajesh was using a goods lift to transport grocery supplies. When the lift moved, his head and neck were allegedly protruding outside the lift. They hit the super-structure, leading to injuries, which led to his death.
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