The Midmac-Six Construct joint venture expressed its regrets about the death of the worker from one of its subcontractors at the Khalifa Stadium site.
The fatal accident took place while the worker was on a suspended catwalk platform designed to manage technical functions relating to sound and light installations. 鈥淔or unknown reasons one of the lever hoists supporting the platform failed, causing the fall of the worker, who was wearing all his safety equipment, including the safety harness,鈥� said a statement from the Midmac-Six. 鈥淪adly, the harness was cut during the fall with a fatal outcome. What caused the cut is subject to further investigation.鈥�
Emergency services and health and safety teams were summoned immediately. 鈥淥ur people are working closely with the local authorities as they investigate the circumstances of the accident,鈥� said the statement. 鈥淭he Joint Venture, as main contractor, is collectively responsible for the health and safety of the workers on site at all times. All parties concerned will carefully review the circumstances of the accident and commit to take any necessary measures that can prevent its recurrence.
鈥淎ll of the partners involved in this project are devastated by such a tragic loss of life and we extend our deepest condolences to the victim鈥檚 family, friends and colleagues.鈥�
Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
