Manhole cover works halted after worker injuries
Two workers were injured in a flash fire while replacing a manhole cover in Tuas, Singapore. The Ministry of Manpower has ordered the company to halt operations and review safety procedures regarding flammable gases in underground infrastructure.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical workplace safety risks in urban infrastructure maintenance and the regulatory response required to prevent future industrial accidents.
Two workers from Hong Hock Global were injured when a flash fire occurred in a sewer manhole in Tuas that morning.
Listen SINGAPORE – A company whose employees were injured while attempting to replace a manhole cover on a pavement has been instructed by the Ministry of Manpower to stop all similar work until the cause of the incident has been established and measures are in place to prevent a recurrence.
Two workers from Hong Hock Global were injured when a flash fire occurred in a sewer manhole in Tuas on the morning of July 10.
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