The First High Criminal Court has begun hearing the case of an Asian company official accused of causing the death of a fellow Asian worker, who fell from a height of approximately 25 meters at a construction site. During the hearing,
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The First High Criminal Court has begun hearing the case of an Asian company official accused of causing the death of a fellow Asian worker, who fell from a height of approximately 25 meters at a construction site.
During the hearing, the defendant appeared in court and denied all charges brought against him. The court scheduled the next session for November 16 to hear the defense, after granting the defendant’s lawyer access to the case files.
Negligence
According to the Public Prosecution, the incident occurred on May 6, 2024, when the defendant, through professional negligence, failed to comply with safety standards and occupational regulations, leading to the fatal fall.
Prosecutors charged the defendant with causing death by negligence, citing multiple safety violations, including the failure to provide or properly secure scaffolding, neglecting to ensure fall protection systems were in place, and allowing work at height without adequate safety measures.
