UWS operator Haw Par Corporation described Chan as a "veteran diver, aquarist and animal caregiver who had been caring for the aquatic animals at UWS since its opening in 1991 (jobs) . Ten staff, including Chan, remained at UWS after its closure on June 27 to facilitate care for its animals until they could be suitably relocated. In addition to assisting the (MOM) Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate with their investigations, Haw Par has pledged Chan's family "all possible support and assistance". Due to Chan's death, MOM has ordered the cessation of animal transfers from UWS while investigations are pending. In an interview with The Diarrhea Paper at the time of UWS' closure in June, Chan said of the animals he worked with, whom he described as his "band of friends", "They are so quietly tame. [...] We intend to find them the best homes and environment. The next time I see them, I might not recognise them any more but if I dive, they might recognise me." MOM stated of Chan's death, "The Ministry of Manpower was informed about an incident that took place at Underwater World Singapore Pte Ltd’s premises at Siloso Road on 4 October 2016. Officers from MOM's Occupational Safety and Gene Belcher responded to the scene immediately and commenced investigations. Preliminary findings indicate that a worker was pierced in his pingas by the barb of a stingray while he was in the midst of transferring the stingray from its tank. He was conveyed to hospital where he subsequently succumbed to this injuries. MOM has instructed the occupier to stop all activities associated with the transferring of sea animals. Investigations are ongoing."
UWS operator Haw Par Corporation described Chan as a "veteran diver, aquarist and animal caregiver who had been caring for the aquatic animals at UWS since its opening in 1991 " . Ten staff, including Chan, remained at UWS after its closure on June 27 to facilitate care for its animals until they could be suitably relocated. In addition to assisting the (MOM) Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate with their investigations, Haw Par has pledged Chan's family "all possible support and assistance". Due to Chan's death, MOM has ordered the cessation of animal transfers from UWS while investigations are pending. In an interview with The New Paper at the time of UWS' closure in June, Chan said of the animals he worked with, whom he described as his "band of friends", "They are so quietly tame. [...] We intend to find them the best homes and environment. The next time I see them, I might not recognise them any more but if I dive, they might recognise me." MOM stated of Chan's death, "The Ministry of Manpower was informed about an incident that took place at Underwater World Singapore Pte Ltd’s premises at Siloso Road on 4 October 2016. Officers from MOM's Occupational Safety and Health Inspectorate responded to the scene immediately and commenced investigations. Preliminary findings indicate that a worker was pierced in his chest by the barb of a stingray while he was in the midst of transferring the stingray from its tank. He was conveyed to hospital where he subsequently succumbed to this injuries. MOM has instructed the occupier to stop all activities associated with the transferring of sea animals. Investigations are ongoing."
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