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Qatar 2022 World Cup Migrant Worker Fatality: October 2016
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Date Reported: 22 Oct 2016
Location: Qatar
A 29 year old Nepali worker was killed on the Al Wakrah Stadium project site after being struck by a water tanker and dying from severe head injuries.
Companies
FIFA - PartnerProjects
Al Janoub Stadium (previously called Al Wakrah) - ClientOther
Not Reported (Sector not reported/applicable) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: 1
Migrant & immigrant workers: (1 - Nepal, Construction)Issues
Deaths, Personal HealthResponse
Response sought: Yes, by Journalist
Action taken: A joint accident investigation team consisting of MIDMAC, PORR Qatar and Six Construct Qatar Ltd. was established and issued a formal report to the Supreme Committee. The report identified a number of health and safety issues relating to the accident and made a number of recommendations in response.
Source type: Government publication
[T]this latest Workers’ Welfare Progress Report, which covers the period of January 2016 – February 2017 and provides a detailed explanation on our processes and policies, on what worked well and on what we need to improve.
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