Truck driver electrocuted at worksite; Labour Ministry investigating death

See below full release from the Ministry of Labour:

An investigation into a fatal industrial accident that occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Windsor Estate East Bank Demerara, is currently being undertaken by the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department.

The deceased was identified as a Truck Driver of Lot 59 Patentia, West Bank Demerara Mr. Maniram Navindralall.

It was reported that Mr. Navindralall was hired to pick up and deliver four crates of concrete blocks in Windsor Estate at a private property, whilst offloading the blocks, the vehicle came into contact with a 13, 800 volts primary network, resulting in him being electrocuted.

Following the reports made, the Assistant Chief OSH Officer Mr. Royden Croal visited the scene, where he commenced investigating to determine the causes of the accident and to provide recommendations to prevent future recurrences.

The Honourable Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton, MP, continues to express increasing concerns about the occurrence of workplace injuries and accidents.

He holds the view that when a worker leaves home and goes to work there is an expectation by the family that he or she will return home safely at the end of the work day or work period and every effort should be made to ensure that workers are protected on the job.

As such, he extends his sympathies to the affected persons.

Investigations are ongoing.