Family in shock over labourer’s death

Industrial accident

A family of Good Intent, West Bank Demerara (WBD), is still in shock over the death of 23-year-old Mark Anthony Hodge who died on Tuesday after falling from a four-storey scaffold at the new Texila American University Construction worksite.

According to reports, Hodge of Lot 482 Good Intent, WBD, was working on a scaffold that allegedly became unstable, causing the man to lose balance and fall. It was reported that his feet became hooked on the scaffold before he fell, while two other workers managed to pull themselves to safety.

Speaking with Guyana Times on Wednesday, the dead man’s brother, Kelvin Hodge, related that the family is unsure of their next move, but noted that they are seeking advice from an Attorney. “We are not sure what we will do as yet but we are all just in shock now and nobody knows anything.”

The older brother continued that he was not present at the scene at the time of accident but another brother who was present was too distraught to speak.

“My next brother who was with him cannot talk now. He is not talking to anybody. He is just in shock all of the time.”

Kelvin Hodge stated that his younger brother has only been employed with the contractor for approximately one month as a labourer. It was reported that the man was taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Reports indicate that he suffered a broken neck.