Mangalore: A painter at Peebi Residency, the apartment complex on Lower Bendoor 3rd Cross road, is reported to have fallen off the 4th floor heights on duty, resulting in heavy head injuries on Wednesday morning, and is feared deed on the spot.
The death by accident, has brought the issue of helpless workers and serious safety measures, to the fore.
The unfortunate worker, Devendra, is from north Karnatkaka. If safety belts are provided to such workers, perhaps they would survive a fall when engrossed in work, in any mishap.
The scaffolding erected at the high complex was also not a scientific lines, viewers said, dissatisfied with conditions.
Residents in the region hoped that this tragic incident would create new awareness among civil contractors and the construction departments concerned would enforce all safety measures strictly in future.