Hashtag: #IndustrialAccidents
‘Firefighters Were Able To Lift The Vehicle’
A truck fell on a 63-year-old male worker while the vehicle was being serviced, and four firefighters “were able to lift the vehicle using a jack and pull the worker from under the truck.” A spokesperson said, “At 4:02pm the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service dispatch received a call reporting a truck having fallen on a 63-year-old male... Read more of this article
67-Year-Old Man Hurt After Falling Off A Ladder
A 67-year-old man sustained minor injuries after falling approximately 7 feet off a ladder in Hamilton Parish. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 5:25pm a call was received by fire dispatch reporting a 67-year-old male having fallen off a ladder from approximately 7 feet sustaining a injury to his right shoulder at Winton Drive Hamilton Parish. “BFRS... Read more of this article
Worker Suffers Minor Burns In Industrial Accident
A 48-year-old male worker refuelling a power washer on Sunday [May 19] is understood to have sustained minor burns to his hands after fumes from the fuel ignited, according to police. A police spokesperson said, “It now appears that the industrial accident that occurred around 8:45am Sunday, May 19th involved a 48-year-old male worker refuelling a... Read more of this article
BFRS Respond To Fire Incident In Hamilton
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a fire incident this morning [May 19] located on Church Street outside of the Washington Mall building complex. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and police personnel attended the scene where bystanders reported seeing a small blaze near some industrial equipment that was extinguished. Further details are limited... Read more of this article
Man Injured In Southampton Industrial Accident
A man was injured this morning [April 4] in an industrial accident at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton resulting in him being transported to hospital by ambulance. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7am this morning [4-April] first responders attended the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, to a report of an industrial accident. “It... Read more of this article
BFRS Free Student From Playground Equipment
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a report of a 5-year-old girl “trapped in playground equipment” at BHS on Friday afternoon [Feb 8], and the student was freed and after being checked by an EMT, went back to class. Head of School Linda Parker said, “A 5-year-old BHS student was playing on a piece of equipment in... Read more of this article
Education Dept Confirms Student Suffered Injury
The Department of Education has confirmed that an industrial accident occurred at CedarBridge Academy on December 6, 2018 which resulted in a student being taken to the hospital for a serious injury. A Government spokesperson said, “The child’s parents were immediately contacted and were at the hospital. A representative at the school reported... Read more of this article
Man Remains In Hospital After Industrial Accident
A 29-year-old man that was injured in the industrial accident in St George’s on Friday [Sept 14] has been discharged from the hospital, while a 63-year-old man hurt in the same incident continues to recover on a general ward at the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [September... Read more of this article
Two People Injured In Industrial Accident
[Updated] There was an industrial accident in St. George’s this morning [Sept 14], with Police, Fire Service and ambulance personnel responding to the scene. A machine could be seen tipped over on its side, and unofficial information indicates that two people may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as... Read more of this article
Ministry Is ‘Robustly Investigating The Matter’
Following the circulation of a video showing a W&E truck stuck in a rather unusual position, the Public Works Ministry said it is “robustly investigating the matter.” In response to Bernews queries, a Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works is aware of the video circulating. At this stage the Ministry advises... Read more of this article
BTC Worker Recovering After Industrial Accident
A 60-year-old BTC worker is recovering in stable condition on a general ward at the hospital after being injured in an industrial accident on Friday, in which he fell approximately 25 feet down a hole. A police spokesperson said, “At last check this morning [April 16th] the 60-year-old male BTC worker hurt in a reported industrial accident that occurred... Read more of this article
Man Taken To KEMH After Falling Off Ladder
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to an industrial accident this morning [Apr 13] in Southampton, after a man fell off a 6 foot ladder. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At approximately 8:52am this morning, Friday, April 13, 2018, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of an industrial accident at the Viking Foods on Industrial... Read more of this article
