Air conditioning worker slips and falls to death in Tsuen Wan

A 57-year-old worker fell to his death on Saturday as he slipped when repairing an air-conditioning unit on the exterior wall of a Tsuen Wan industrial building. An investigation by the Labour Department is now underway. 

The incident took place at Wah Chun Industrial Centre on Chai Wan Kok Street in Tsuen Wan around noon. 

It is understood that the worker was preparing the scaffolding on the exterior wall on the 15/F at the time when he slipped. 

Paramedics were soon called to the scene only to pronounce the worker dead on the spot. Police later cordoned off the area for investigation. 

According to live sources, the worker was wearing a safety belt. 

The Labour Department said it immediately deployed staff to the scene upon receiving the report and is now conducting an investigation to look into its cause.