Tuas fatal blast: Firm fined $500k, director jailed
A Singaporean company, Stars Engrg, and its director have been sentenced following a 2021 fatal explosion at a worksite that killed three workers. The court found the company and director guilty of severe safety lapses and inadequate training regarding machinery operation.
Why it matters
The sentencing serves as a significant reminder of corporate accountability and the legal consequences of failing to uphold workplace safety standards.
Chua Xing Da (left) was given over 18 months’ jail and Lwin Moe Tun (right) was given six weeks’ jail.
The report is a straightforward account of a legal verdict and sentencing.
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