{
  "id": 2704344,
  "title": "Penang Occupational Safety Dept probes worker's death at Juru telecom tower",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/penang-occupational-safety-dept-probes-workers-death-at-juru-telecom",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:54:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1517016/penang-occupational-safety-dept-probes-workers-death-juru-telecom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Occupational Safety and Health Department is probing a fatal accident at a telecommunications tower in Juru. The department received notification of the incident on Aug 16, which occurred at around 4.45pm on July 11. The victim, believed to be working on corrective maintenance, fell while descending from the tower. Initial findings from the investigation on Aug 19 suggest the worker tumbled from a height of approximately 63cm after traversing a tower plinth. Subsequently, a letter of direction was dispatched to the responsible party to provide documents and information pertinent to the accident for further scrutiny. The investigation is being carried out under sections 15(1), 17(1) and 18B of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, alongside relevant occupational safety and health regulations. The department emphasized the gravity of workplace accidents and reminded employers of their duty to safeguard workers' health, safety and welfare. They urged employers to conduct risk assessments, ensure secure work areas and access routes, and implement suitable safety and risk-control measures.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Occupational Safety and Health Department is investigating the death of a telecommunications worker following an accident at a tower in Juru.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}