A worker was crushed to death after a 2-ton load fell from a crane on him in Indonesia.
“Central Java – An unfortunate fate befell a worker from China, Wu Yang, who died after being hit by a two-ton iron plate in the Kendal Industrial Area.
This work accident occurred on Sunday, December 8, 2024 morning at around 07.30 WIB, in the PT BTR area, Wonorejo Village, Kaliwungu.
Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Kendal Police, AKP Rizky Ari Budianto, explained that Wu Yang was an expert crane operator who was tasked with directing the crane in the material moving process.
At that time, the crane was moving iron checkered plates from the stacking location to the transport truck.
However, a fatal incident occurred when the hook on the crane broke, causing the checkered plate to fall and hit Wu Yang, who was standing near the truck.
The victim died at the scene with serious head injuries.”