February 1, 2023, 23:35 PM
February 1, 2023, 23:35 PM
This Wednesday afternoon, an iron column used in the structures of the viaduct that is being built in Plan Tres Mil fell on a vehicle. Both the driver and a motorcyclist suffered minor injuries.
From the Santa Cruz Mayor’s Office they consider that it is a work accident. The Secretary of Public Works of the Santa Cruz Mayor’s Office, Sergio Luna, spoke with EL DEBER and explained that the accident was caused by a break in the hoisting when the crane lifted the metal basket (iron armor) for burial in the position of the work.
“The work is carried out in situ, when the basket was moving, it was released from the crane. As it fell on the perimeter of the building, it bounced and hit a vehicle and later a motorcycle that was also passing by,” he explained.
Immediately after the incident, the contingency plan was activated by the contractor company, the Accidental Association of Plan Three Thousand. The two injured drivers were taken to a hospital. nearby to receive the necessary medical attention. According to the contract, the construction company has insurance that covers the cost incurred.
“The attention of the company was called to anticipate this type of situation. The construction is being carried out according to the schedule and it is necessary to point out that the work does not represent a danger, ”he indicated.
The company supervising the work, CONSACRUZ, issued a report on the incident. Ask that security measures be reinforced to avoid and prevent any accident. It acknowledges that the contractor company timely activated its contingency plan.
As an added measure, they recommend the closure of circulation at the time of emptying piles. They will also place informative signage in the surrounding streets for the knowledge of the population.
This is how the vehicle was after the impact of the iron column. No fatalities were recorded
