Georgetown, Guyana – A construction worker from Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, has tragically succumbed to injuries sustained two years ago in a workplace accident. The man, identified as 39-year-old Ramesh Singh, passed away on Sunday at the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment intermittently since the incident.
The accident occurred in April 2023 when Singh fell from the third floor of an under-construction building in Georgetown. According to reports, he was working without proper safety harnesses or equipment at the time of the fall. The impact left him with severe spinal injuries and other complications that rendered him bedridden for much of the past two years.
Singh’s family expressed their grief and frustration over his death, blaming inadequate workplace safety measures for the tragedy. “This could have been avoided if proper safety protocols were followed,†said a relative. “He was a hardworking man who only wanted to provide for his family.â€
The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of occupational health and safety regulations in Guyana’s construction industry. Advocacy groups have highlighted the lack of compliance with safety standards at many worksites, which puts workers at significant risk of injury or death.
Authorities have confirmed that an investigation into Singh’s employer was launched shortly after the accident in 2023. However, no charges were filed, and it remains unclear whether any penalties were imposed for breaches of safety regulations.
Singh leaves behind his wife and two young children, who are now grappling with both emotional and financial hardships following his death. The family is calling for justice and greater accountability within the construction sector to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
As Guyana continues its rapid development and urbanization, incidents like these underscore the urgent need for improved oversight and worker protections to ensure that economic progress does not come at the cost of human lives.
