PUBLISHED ONSeptember 28, 2026 10:30 PMUPDATEDSeptember 29, 2026 1:52 AMBYSean LerA construction worker died following a worksite accident at a Build-To-Order (BTO) project in Tanjong Rhu on Monday (Sept 28).
When AsiaOne reached the scene at about 8pm, a police hearse had just arrived to remove the deceased's remains, while a police ground response force vehicle was also present at the scene.
Some workers were seen marshalling traffic near the entrance to the worksite, while a luxury sedan, possibly belonging to the main contractor — BHCC Construction — was parked near the site office.
Through ground queries and checks with the migrant worker community, AsiaOne was able to establish that a 22-year-old worker, from Ann Yu Construction, fell from height during concreting works that involved a concrete pump truck.
Such trucks are equipped with a built-in hydraulic pump and a long robotic arm used to move fresh liquid concrete from mixers to the intended location.
On-site observations, correlated with discussions among migrant worker communities, indicate that the worker is likely to have fallen from the 12th floor.
This was confirmed by a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) spokesperson in a reply on Tuesday morning.
The spokesperson added that concrete casting equipment must be inspected prior to use, while work activities must be properly supervised, and measures put in place to prevent falls when working at height.
Several photographs of the scene obtained by AsiaOne show a row of damaged safety fencing near the truck's hose outlet.
In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Housing Development Board (HDB) confirmed that a worker succumbed to his injuries after falling from height during concreting works.
"We are saddened by the fatality and extend our heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family. Together with the contractor BHCC Construction, we will render all the support and assistance needed to the family," a HDB spokesperson said.
She added that HDB takes a "very serious view" of the incident and that all works on site have been suspended until further notice.
"Safety at our worksites is of utmost priority, and we are working with the contractor to assist the authorities with their investigations on this matter."
Meanwhile, MOM has ordered BHCC Construction to cease concrete casting operations using the mobile concrete pump at the worksite.
The police told AsiaOne that they do not suspect any foul play based on their preliminary investigations, adding that investigations are ongoing.
AsiaOne has reached out to BHCC Construction on its follow-up actions.
Under Singapore's Coroners Act, cases of unnatural deaths such as accidents, workplace incidents, and falls are investigated.
The construction sector has seen improvements over the past year, with its annualised fatal and major injury rate falling from 27.6 per 100,000 workers in the first half of 2025, to 24.1 in the first half of 2026.
The number of fatal and major injuries also fell from 75 to 69.
On Sept 22, two workers died following an incident at Tuas Port.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo were lifted in a work platform in the course of their work when it dislodged from the crane and fell into the sea.
A 33-year-old worker was immediately rescued and taken unconscious to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The other worker, aged 44, was subsequently found in the sea and pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic.
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