Workers Filmed Throwing Debris from Height at Tuen Mun Construction Site
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A video circulating on social media has captured workers at a Tuen Mun construction site apparently throwing building materials and debris from height at night, raising serious workplace safety concerns. The 19-second clip, posted on Monday, shows multiple workers on different floors of a building under construction, believed to be a light public housing site near Ching Tin Estate, tossing items including wooden boards and metal sheets from upper levels. The objects can be seen bouncing off the building's structure before hitting the ground with loud thuds, with more than 10 items thrown in the short clip. Police have confirmed they have not received any complaints or reports regarding the site .
Key Points
- Incident occurred at a public housing construction site near Ching Tin Estate in Tuen Mun
- Workers on multiple floors were filmed throwing wooden boards and metal sheets from height
- The 19-second video was posted online on Monday and shows over 10 items being dropped
- Objects bounced off the building structure before landing on the ground with loud thuds
- Police confirmed no complaints or reports have been received regarding the construction site
Why It Matters
Under the Summary Offences Ordinance, dropping objects from a building that cause danger in or near a public place carries a maximum penalty of HK$10,000 and six months' imprisonment, while contractors may face fines up to HK$50,000 and one year's jail . The incident highlights potential gaps in construction site safety management and has prompted calls for the Labour Department to investigate and enforce stricter safety protocols.
Under the Summary Offences Ordinance, dropping objects from a building that cause danger in or near a public place carries a maximum penalty of HK$10,000 and six months' imprisonment, while contractors may face fines up to HK$50,000 and one year's jail . The incident highlights potential gaps in construction site safety management and has prompted calls for the Labour Department to investigate and enforce stricter safety protocols.