What went wrong during the crane operation for beam movement?

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Crane Operation Lapses Led to Beam Collapse

Yuta Maju Sdn Bhd faced charges for failing to ensure safe worksite procedures during a crane operation involving the movement of beams. This failure resulted in the beams falling from the span on October 11 of the previous year. The specific details of why the crane operation was deemed unsafe or the exact nature of the procedural lapses were not elaborated upon in the provided information.
Contractor Charged Under Occupational Safety and Health Act

The contractor for the Bukit Kukus paired road project, Yuta Maju Sdn Bhd, was formally charged under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. This act mandates employers to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all their employees at work. Violations of these provisions can lead to significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
Failure to Ensure Safe Worksite Procedures

One of the charges against Yuta Maju Sdn Bhd specifically addressed the incident where beams fell from the span. The company was accused of not implementing and maintaining safe worksite procedures during the crane operation for moving these beams. This lack of adherence to safety protocols is cited as the direct cause of the beams' collapse.
Context of the Bukit Kukus Project Incident

The incident occurred during the construction of the Bukit Kukus elevated paired road project. This project, intended to connect Paya Terubong to Relau, has been the site of other serious events, including a fatal landslide on October 19 last year. That landslide, which resulted in the deaths of nine foreign workers, led to further charges against Yuta Maju, including failing to implement proper engineering procedures for temporary slope earthworks.

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