Worker suffocates to death while cleaning seven-meter-deep well

• A 31-year-old worker died after suffocating inside a seven-meter-deep well in Sitio Pagatpat, Barangay Del Pilar, on August 7
• Victim collapsed while climbing out using a rope, struggling to breathe before losing consciousness
• Rescue attempt failed as his companion could not pull him up, prompting barangay officials to respond
• Police confirmed no chemicals were involved, with poor air circulation at the well’s depth cited as the cause

A 31-year-old man died after suffocating while cleaning a deep well in Sitio Pagatpat, Barangay Del Pilar, on Wednesday morning, August 7.

According to police reports, the victim had been performing maintenance work inside the seven-meter-deep structure when the incident occurred.

He was climbing out with the aid of a rope when he appeared to lose strength and began struggling to breathe, Manila Bulletin reported.

His companion, who was assisting from above, made an attempt to pull him out but was unable to lift him to safety.

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Realizing the urgency of the situation, the co-worker quickly sought assistance from barangay officials.

Responders managed to retrieve the victim from the well and rushed him to the local rural health unit.

Unfortunately, medical staff pronounced him dead on arrival.

Capt. Alex Vizarra, chief of the town’s police, confirmed that no hazardous chemicals were involved in the accident.

Instead, the victim likely succumbed to suffocation due to poor air circulation at the bottom of the well, a risk heightened by its extreme depth.

Authorities are reminding workers and residents to take extra precautions when entering confined spaces such as wells, especially those with limited airflow.

The use of proper safety gear, harnesses, and breathing equipment can significantly reduce the risk of accidents.

The incident has raised concerns in the community over occupational safety, particularly for manual laborers tasked with dangerous jobs in rural areas.

Local officials are now considering stricter safety guidelines to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh