The bereaved family of Trevor Jones, who was crushed by a reversing super-reach stacker at the John Fernandes wharf yesterday, is awaiting an official statement from the company about the incident. Meanwhile the Ministry of Labour says an investigation is underway.
Anastacia Jones, Trevor’s daughter, told Stabroek News that her father had left home on Monday morning for work. She said that Trevor would often work for prolonged hours and since his departure for work on Monday morning, he had not returned home.
Trevor’s wife, Diane Tappin, disclosed that the couple had shared a relationship for 28 years, and described Jones as helpful and loving. She recalled that on Monday, after he left for work, she cooked food but later realised that her husband was working overtime. Yesterday morning, after noticing that he hadn’t returned home for the meal, she was preparing to give him a call when she received the news of his death at about 7:50 am.
Upon arrival at the wharf the family was denied entry into the compound. Tappin said, “When I get there, he just smash up that’s all.”
Trevor had been employed at John Fernandes Wharf for 18 years and was dedicated to his work, Tappin added. As a dedicated worker, he would work for long hours, the wife recounted.
“We don’t know how we feel. Very sad would be an understatement. Sometimes for a whole week he wouldn’t come home and work through, but it is a normal thing.”
The Ministry of Labour says it is currently investigating the fatal accident which occurred at approximately 7.28 am.
Upon receiving the report, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officers, Johana Vaughn and Neza King, immediately visited the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation. They were able to determine that the accident took place between the facility’s main entrance and the wharf, after Jones had completed his 12 midnight to 6:00 am shift.
Investigations by the Ministry’s Occupational Safety and Health department are currently ongoing.
