CRANE ACCIDENT : LASG Shutdown Monterosa Construction Site

The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed the Monterosa Construction site following a serious crane incident involving crane operations which occurred at the site.

in a statement on Monday, preliminary investigation from officials of the Commission, who promptly arrived at the site, reveals that the crane operator, one Mr. Rotimi Adesina sustained fatal injuries during the incident and was transported to Evercare Hospital, Lekki Phase 1, where he later died.

The site’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer was reported to be attending to the injured operator at that time and was therefore unavailable for immediate questioning.

According to the Safety officials, the Project Manager, Mr. Hein Coerzer, and the Company Secretary, Mr. Ndidi Uchechukwu, were engaged on account of the incident and to provide documentation related to the crane. They disclosed that all relevant documents are kept at the company’s head office.

The Company has been directed to submit all necessary documentation relating to the crane and overall project operations for thorough review by the Commission.

The Director-General, Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola directed that the construction site be sealed with an abatement notice served to eliminate any immediate danger and protect the lives of all workers on site.

Mojola said the safety of lives is key, and on no account should safety precautionary measures be compromised. He disclosed that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

The DG, Safety Commission commiserates with the family of the deceased, assuring the public of the state government’s continued commitment to preventing the recurrence of such tragic incidents through the strict enforcement of safety regulations.