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Fatal Fall at Hong Kong Food Factory Sparks Investigation

2/24/2026

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Hong Kong's Labour Department is investigating a fatal industrial accident at a food factory on Dai Fu Street.
A 57-year-old subcontracted worker fell from scaffolding on the exterior of the factory around 1:30 PM on Tuesday and died after being taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.
Maxim’s Group, the factory operator, confirmed the fall.
The Labour Department has launched a probe into the accident.
Police classify the incident as industrial.

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Hong Kong's Labour Department is investigating a fatal industrial accident at a food factory on Dai Fu Street.
A 57-year-old subcontracted worker fell from scaffolding on the exterior of the factory around 1:30 PM on Tuesday and died after being taken to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.
Maxim’s Group, the factory operator, confirmed the fall.
The Labour Department has launched a probe into the accident.
Police classify the incident as industrial.