The Selangor occupational safety and health department said the incident occurred at 8.40am when the victim, a foreigner working as a piling machine operator, was carrying out foundation work to set up piles with the help of a colleague and a project supervisor.

“During the process of pulling, erecting and positioning piles, one of the piles being lifted slipped from the hook and fell onto the machinery cabin, causing the operator to panic and jump out.

“Unfortunately, the victim was hit by the falling pile and suffered severe injuries,” Bernama quoted the department as saying.

He was pronounced dead after being taken to Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Following the incident, the department ordered the accident site to be sealed off until investigations are completed. It also issued a notice to halt piling activities.

“A further investigation is being carried out to identify the cause of the accident and the parties responsible for it,” it said.

The investigation is being conducted under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which stipulates a maximum fine of up to RM500,000 for an employer if found guilty.

Legal action may also be taken against employers if violations of worker safety and health regulations are found.