Accidents - workplace

Five taken to hospital after pipe rupture at particle observatory in Japan

One of the five workers sustained serious injuries.

Delivery riders say it’s natural to push ahead to earn more despite safety risks

Delivery riders made up the bulk of platform workers who had injuries in 2025.

Two delivery riders among 36 workplace deaths in 2025: MOM

The inclusion of platform workers' injuries follows the implementation of the Platform Workers Act on Jan 1, 2025.

Alexandra Village sugar cane juice seller’s hand trapped in pressing machine for 2 hours

The stall owner’s hand was freed from the machine at around 10.45pm, and his ring and pinkie fingers were bandaged as he was helped onto a stretcher.

Blast at explosives factory in India kills 17

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was “deeply distressing” and wished a speedy recovery to the survivors.

Blast at India firecracker factory kills 21, officials tell media

Around 30 people were at the factory at the time of the explosion.

Jail for man who was tanker captain when he told crew to lie about details of colleague’s death

Nguyen Duc Nghi was sentenced to 14 months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act that could obstruct the course of justice.

AI-enabled CCTV trial ongoing at 14 construction sites in Singapore

A close-up of the SafeSite VA system notifying a safety supervisor of a worker not wearing personal protective equipment.

India arrests owner, manager after warehouse blaze kills 25

Rescuers in Kolkata are still combing through the debris for dozens more still feared missing after the fire.

Thailand crane collapse: Families of 30 victims receive $62k each in compensation

30 people were killed when a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, on Jan 14.

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