Operations at Perak quarry temporarily halted after fatal accident

Operations at a Perak quarry near Keramat Pulai in Simpang Pulai were temporarily suspended on Monday after a fatal accident claimed the life of a lorry driver. The driver was waiting to enter the quarry when a boulder from the hillside fell onto his vehicle, crushing the front. He was trapped inside the lorry's cabin when he was discovered by Executive Councillor A Sivanesan.

The state occupational safety and health department (DOSH) issued a prohibition notice following the incident, which will remain in effect until further investigation by the department. DOSH is examining the incident under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and may take legal action against the employer if any laws were violated.

Blasting work had been conducted at the quarry earlier that day, but no signs of movement were observed until the boulder fell approximately three hours later. Police are also investigating the incident to determine its cause.