The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said today (19 Jan) that a 59 year old worker has passed away following an accident which occurred at his workplace last month.

The incident happened on 24 December 2021, at 1024 Yishun Industrial Park A.

At the time of the incident, the company which was occupying the premises and also the man’s employer is Sin Kwang Wah, a bag and luggage wholesaler.

Cause

The man was climbing down from the ladder which was leaning on the edge of a mezzanine floor when it slipped.