Serviceman dies after being crushed by 14-tonne ready mix truck

Patrick Picket, a serviceman attached to Top Mix Cement, Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) was killed on Saturday after he was reportedly run over by the rear wheels of a 14-tonne ready mix truck.

The incident occurred around 10:45h as Picket was servicing the vehicle.
Based on reports received, Picket was checking the differential oil underneath the vehicle when it suddenly started to move towards the batching plant for loading.
The injured man was later discovered lying on the ground by a supervisor and other employees who rushed him to the Diamond Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
In light of this unfortunate incident, the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department has launched an investigation.
“OSH Officer Ms Neza King conducted an initial site visit to begin the investigation and gather information about the circumstances surrounding the accident. Unfortunately, primary witnesses were unavailable at the time, as they were providing statements at the police station”, the Ministry stated.
Further, it added that the investigation aims to determine the cause of the accident and recommend measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Just over two weeks ago, 28-year-old Jermaine Hercules, a welder from Airy Hall, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (ECD) lost his life after falling off a 30-foot building at Cane Grove, ECD.
It was reported that Hercules left for work on Friday morning, as usual, but his relatives later received a telephone call informing them of the unfortunate accident. An investigation was launched into his death.