Labour Ministry investigating electrocution of Kuru Kururu man at worksite

A young serviceman was on Thursday electrocuted while working on the Splashmins Housing Project, Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Labour Ministry’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department.
The dead man has been identified as 21-year-old Robert Chin of Kuru Kururu Squatting area, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
While specific details about how the incident unfolded remain unclear, reliable sources told Guyana Times that Chin received shocks at the work site and despite efforts to resuscitate him, he did not make it.

He was pronounced dead at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre after he was rushed to the medical facility.
In response to the tragic event, an OSH Officer from the Ministry of Labour promptly visited the incident site to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances.
Meanwhile, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton conveyed heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased young man. In a release to the press, he emphasised the paramount importance of implementing robust workplace safety and health practices for both employers and employees.
The release highlighted the necessity of reminding both employers and workers about the significance of adhering to good workplace safety and health practices to prevent similar incidents that could lead to the loss of precious lives.
The Ministry further conveyed its dedication to addressing unsafe workplace conditions and practices through inspections and audits conducted by the OSH Department. This proactive approach aims to mitigate the occurrence of accidents within both the formal and informal economies.
The Police have not yet issued any official statement regarding the matter.