Worker dies after being struck by hose at Jurong Port Road construction site; MOM investigating
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The worker was carrying out foundation works at 37 Jurong Port Road at about 8.20pm when he was hit by the hose, the Manpower Ministry said on Sept 13.
PHOTO: JURONG PORT
- A 35-year-old worker died after being struck by a hose connected to a compressed air pump at a Jurong Port Road construction site; MOM is investigating.
- MOM emphasises safety measures for compressed air systems, warning that improper handling can cause serious injuries from hoses whipping or flying projectiles.
- This incident follows another recent death nearby; construction accounted for four workplace deaths and 65 major injuries in early 2026, prompting MOM to review safety enforcement for contractors.
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SINGAPORE – A 35-year-old worker died after he was struck by a hose connected to a compressed air pump at a construction site in Jurong Port Road on Sept 11.
The worker was carrying out foundation works at 37 Jurong Port Road at about 8.20pm when he was hit by the hose, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Sept 13.
The incident took place at Jurong Port’s yard, where ground strengthening works were being carried out, a spokesperson for the port told The Straits Times.
In response to queries, police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to a work-related incident at the location at around 8.30pm.
The worker was pronounced dead at the scene by SCDF paramedics, they said.
The police added that based on preliminary investigations, they do not suspect foul play.
An MOM spokesperson identified Keller Foundations (S E Asia) as the occupier of the worksite and employer of the deceased.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fatal incident has occurred at our site in Jurong Port Road,” said a Keller Foundations spokesperson.
“Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the individual and we are providing as much support to them as we can at this difficult time.
“We are also working closely with the relevant authorities.”
The MOM spokesperson said the ministry is investigating the incident and has instructed the company to stop all concreting works at the site.
MOM added that as a general safety measure, compressed air systems must be properly isolated and fully depressurised before hoses, tools or fittings are disconnected.
Measures must also be taken to prevent hoses and other pressurised components from moving unexpectedly when disconnected.
Failure to properly secure these systems can result in hoses whipping, flying projectiles and physical injury, the spokesperson said.
Jurong Port said it is providing support to the contractor and parties involved, and added that it will work closely with the authorities as the investigation progresses.
“(We) extend our condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult period,” the port’s spokesperson said.
“The safety and well-being of everyone working at our sites remains a priority for Jurong Port.”
The incident comes on the back of another workplace death in Jurong Port Road.
On Aug 3, a 23-year-old Bangladeshi worker died after scaffolding collapsed on a lorry he was in at a construction site at 30 Jurong Port Road.
The man had been struck by a formwork structure that fell from the fifth storey of a building under construction while it was being repositioned. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to MOM’s mid-year Workplace Safety and Health Report released on Sept 8, there were 21 workplace deaths and 314 major injuries in the first half of 2026.
Of these, the construction industry accounted for four deaths and 65 incidents of major injuries.
The most common cause of major injuries is slips, trips and falls, followed by vehicular incidents, machinery incidents and falls from height.
Smaller-scale construction works accounted for 70 per cent of the sector’s injuries and fatalities.
MOM had said that it is reviewing measures to strengthen deterrence and accountability among such contractors.