False Work Accident: Forensic Engineering Investigation Approach

On June 19, 2021, at 7:15 PM, the collapse of a falsework structure at a construction site in Selangor caused one fatality, injured another worker, and severely damaged the falsework. Prior to the collapse, five workers were engaged in pouring concrete into a formwork box at channel P116R. Method of forensic engineering investigation as such by triangulation of approach visual inspections and measurements were conducted on the components used for the falsework structure. A review of technical documents was performed, focusing on the design specifications, engineering drawings, and procedures for the installation of the falsework. A structural analysis was carried out based on the technical data obtained. This study investigates the collapse of a falsework structure at a construction site in Selangor, resulting in one fatality and one injury. Forensic analysis revealed that the structure failed under a concrete load of 32.08 cubic meters (50.74 kN/m²), exceeding its capacity. The investigation included onsite inspections, structural analysis, and review of technical documents, concluding that inadequate bracing and joint integrity were primary causes of failure.