Two Decoration Workers Die Within Days at Hong Kong Sites
AM730 · 4 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A 69-year-old male decoration worker died after collapsing in a Hung Hom residential unit on August 18, the second such workplace fatality in Hong Kong within five days. Police arrived at the scene and confirmed the man had died. The victim's brother identified him as an experienced plumber and electrician with over 30 years in the trade. The case has been classified as a sudden death and remains under investigation.
Key Points
- A security guard discovered the 69-year-old victim, surnamed Wang, collapsed inside a toilet at a Hung Hom Bay Centre unit on Heng Tai Street .
- Emergency services arrived at 11:25am on August 18 and pronounced Wang dead at the scene .
- The victim had worked in plumbing and electrical trades for over 30 years, hired through a subcontractor .
- Just five days earlier, on August 14, a 53-year-old man, surnamed Lo, died after collapsing during window installation work at Taihu Garden Phase 1 in Tai Po .
- Lo had told his wife on August 11 that he felt extremely hot and fatigued, yet went to work the following morning before losing contact that afternoon .
Why It Matters
The back-to-back deaths highlight persistent occupational safety concerns in Hong Kong's renovation and construction sector, where workers often labor alone in residential units without immediate supervision. Both victims were found by colleagues or security staff hours after their collapse, underscoring the isolation that decoration workers face and the urgent need for improved welfare measures in the industry .
The back-to-back deaths highlight persistent occupational safety concerns in Hong Kong's renovation and construction sector, where workers often labor alone in residential units without immediate supervision. Both victims were found by colleagues or security staff hours after their collapse, underscoring the isolation that decoration workers face and the urgent need for improved welfare measures in the industry .