Construction Worker Dead After Worksite Accident

A worker at a military construction site in Kaohsiung is dead after a vehicle tipped over and fell on him.

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00:00 A construction worker is dead after a piece of equipment fell on him.

00:04 The worker's leg was caught under a construction vehicle that fell over at a military work

00:09 site in the southern city of Kaohsiung.

00:11 He died on the way to hospital.

00:14 Local labor officials have halted work at the site.

00:16 The construction company could be fined up to US$10,000 for violating safety rules.

00:22 "We have not taken necessary measures to prevent the construction of the site.

00:29 We have not stopped anyone from entering the site or any other dangerous areas."