SINGAPORE — A 21-year-old man fell 19 floors to his death on Wednesday morning (March 1) at the Marina One construction site in Marina South. TODAY understands that the employee of Hyundai Engineering & Construction was in charge of lift operations and was not wearing a harness during the incident.

A 38-year-old man performing ground works at the third level was hit by the man who fell from the 22nd storey, and was conveyed to the Singapore General Hospital in an unconscious state. 

Both men are from Bangladesh.

The Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) on Sunday said that the 38-year-old suffered a spine and shoulder injury, but is in stable condition. "We are advised that he has every chance of making a full recovery within a few months," said Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Chairman of the MWC. "We are working with the employer to ensure that every means and opportunity is given to him to make a speedy recovery."

As for the deceased, the MWC is contacting his employer to ensure that his remains are repatriated in compliance with all customary requirements.

The police on Wednesday said they were alerted to the case at 11.04am, and pronounced a man dead at the scene. The police are investigating the case of the unnatural death.

The main contractors for the Marina One project is a Korean consortium of Hyundai Engineering & Construction and GS Engineering and Construction.

Saying they are saddened by the incident, a spokesman for the main contractors said: "Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."

They are assisting the police in the investigation. TODAY understands the case was not classified as an industrial accident.