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Kaohsiung Construction Site Fined After Crane Part Falls on Home

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A construction site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, was fined NT$90,000 after a part of a tower crane fell onto a nearby residential building.
  • The incident occurred during heavy rain, causing a component to drop into a living room, startling the homeowner.
  • The Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau cited violations of the Building Act following an inspection.

A construction site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, faces a NT$90,000 fine after a critical incident where a component from a tower crane fell onto a neighboring residence. The mishap occurred on June 12 amid heavy rainfall, which reportedly caused the equipment to malfunction.

The falling part landed directly in the living room of a house on Henan Road in the Xinxing District, causing alarm to the resident who described the event with a dramatic flair, referencing a movie title. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Following the incident, the Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau's Construction Management Office inspected the site. Officials determined that the construction company had violated the Building Act, leading to the imposed penalty. The bureau emphasized the importance of site safety and adherence to regulations to prevent future occurrences.

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