Construction worker plunges to death

JAKARTA (JP): A laborer at an apartment building still under construction fell to his death yesterday while installing outdoor wall panels on the 12th floor.

Maryono, a 24-year-old resident of Serang, West Java, fell to his death at around 10:00 a.m. at the 26-story Pavilion Park Apartment location on Jl. K. H. Mas Mansyur, Central Jakarta.

According to his supervisor he was dead before he was taken to the Mintohardjo Navy Hospital. His dead body was later delivered to the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital.

An eyewitness said the victim was not wearing a safety belt while working. The witness said the hook hoisting him up to the 12th floor broke, causing him to fall to his death.

Tanah Abang Police Chief Capt. Martanto said his office is still investigating the case and could not give further information.

The wall was being installed by a sub-contractor, PT. Griyaton, which is under contract with state-owned PT. Waskita Karya. (05)