23-Year-Old Lift Technician Dies After Fall at Borivali Construction Site
23-year-old lift technician falls to death at Borivali site
Hindustan Times
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A 23-year-old lift technician, Mohammad Shakil Sheikh, died after falling from the 13th floor of an under-construction building in Borivali West, Mumbai. His family alleges safety lapses at the site, prompting police to book the contractor and site manager for negligence.
- 01Mohammad Shakil Sheikh fell from the 13th floor while heading for lunch.
- 02The incident occurred at the Castle Solidago project in Borivali West, Mumbai.
- 03Sheikh's family claims safety measures were inadequate at the construction site.
- 04Police have filed charges against the contractor and site manager for negligence.
- 05Sheikh had been working in Mumbai for two years and lived with a friend.
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On Thursday, a 23-year-old lift technician, Mohammad Shakil Sheikh, tragically fell to his death from the 13th floor of an under-construction building at the Castle Solidago project in Borivali West, Mumbai. Sheikh, originally from Bihar, had been employed in Mumbai for two years and was heading down for lunch when he slipped near an elevator shaft opening. He suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at Bhagwati Hospital. Sheikh's brother has accused the construction firm of failing to provide necessary safety measures, claiming that workers had previously raised concerns about the lack of safety equipment. Following the complaint, police have registered a case against Rahul Kumavat, the site manager, and the contractor for negligence.
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This incident highlights serious safety concerns in the construction industry, potentially leading to stricter regulations and enforcement of safety protocols.
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