Supervisor Imprisoned for Fatal Fall Due to Negligence A supervisor at a construction site has been sentenced to prison after his negligence led to the fatal fall of a worker. The tragic incident occurred at a hotel in the city’s downtown. The victim, a construction worker, was suspended outside the hotel building on a work platform attached to a bus. The bus was parked below to provide support. However, the supervisor failed to properly inspect the ropes securing the platform to the bus. As the worker was performing his duties, one of the ropes snapped, causing the platform to plummet to the ground. The worker sustained severe injuries and succumbed to them shortly after. An investigation revealed that the supervisor had been aware of potential issues with the ropes but had neglected to address them. He also failed to follow safety protocols, including having a second worker present to hold the platform steady. The supervisor’s negligence and recklessness directly contributed to the worker’s untimely demise. He has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison. The incident has sent shockwaves through the construction industry, highlighting the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations. Employers have a duty to provide a safe working environment for their employees, and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that safety protocols are followed. The victim’s family and loved ones are devastated by the loss. They have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and the supervisor, seeking justice and compensation for their unimaginable grief. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder that cutting corners on safety can have deadly consequences. It is essential that all parties involved in construction projects prioritize the well-being of workers and take the necessary precautions to prevent such tragedies from happening again.Negligent Supervisor Sentenced for Workplace DeathNegligent Supervisor Sentenced for Workplace Death A work-at-height supervisor, Ramu Gopinath, has been sentenced to seven months in jail for negligence that led to the death of a painter. The incident occurred in 2019 when a painter, Mr. Sundarrajan Manikaraja, fell to his death after a bus became entangled in the rope holding him up. Gopinath was responsible for ensuring that a security guard was on site to prevent vehicular interference with the rope access system. However, he failed to do so, resulting in the victim’s fall from a height of 62 meters. During the trial, Gopinath claimed that he had trusted a banker to be present on the ground, but the prosecution argued that a reasonable supervisor would not have relied on such an assumption. The judge agreed and found Gopinath guilty of negligent act endangering safety under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA). Prosecutors had sought eight to nine months in jail, citing Gopinath’s supervisory role and his failure to protect his coworkers. They emphasized his “indifferent attitude” towards safety and his disregard for the banker’s presence. The maximum penalty for negligence endangering the safety of others under the WSHA is two years in prison, a fine of up to S$30,000, or both.A supervisor has been jailed for three years and eight months after his negligence led to the tragic death of a worker. The victim, a 41-year-old man, was suspended outside a hotel on a rope when the supervisor passed a bus close to him. This caused the rope to snap, resulting in a fatal fall. An investigation revealed that the supervisor, who was responsible for ensuring the safety of the workers, had failed to properly assess the risk before passing the bus. He had also failed to provide adequate training and supervision to the workers. The victim’s family has expressed their devastation at his loss and has called for stronger safety standards in the industry. The supervisor has expressed remorse for his actions and has apologized to the victim’s family. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the consequences of negligence.