Lagos seals Monterosa Construction site after Crane crash kills operator

The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed the Monterosa Construction site in Lekki following a fatal crane accident that occurred at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, resulting in the death of crane operator Mr. Rotimi Adesina.

The commission has launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the incident and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Preliminary findings from Safety Commission officials, who arrived promptly at the site, indicate that Mr. Adesina “sustained fatal injuries during the incident” and was rushed to Evercare Hospital in Lekki Phase 1, where he was pronounced dead.

The site’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer was attending to the injured operator at the time and was unavailable for immediate questioning.

The commission engaged the project manager, Mr. Hein Coerzer, and the company secretary, Mr. Ndidi Uchechukwu, who disclosed that “all relevant documents are kept at the company’s Head Office.”

Monterosa Construction has been directed to submit all documentation related to the crane and project operations for a thorough review by the commission.

Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, ordered the site sealed with an abatement notice, stating, “The construction site [has been] sealed with an abatement notice served to eliminate any immediate danger and protect the lives of all workers on site.”

Mojola emphasized the importance of safety, declaring, “Safety of lives is key and on no account should safety precautionary measures be compromised.”

Mojola expressed condolences, saying, “The DG, Safety Commission commiserates with the family of the deceased and assures the public of our continued commitment to preventing the recurrence of such tragic incidents through strict enforcement of safety regulations.”

He added that “further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”