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Mechanic killed by truck he was fixing

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  • mike 9 years ago

    GHANA SAFETY IS A CONCERB WE HAVE TO BE CAREFUL

  • eugene 9 years ago

    next time make sure your parking brakes and blocks of wood or steel are under the tires (front and back)

  • RAT CATCHER 9 years ago

    COULD THE DRIVER HAVE LOOSENED THE BRAKES??? i SMELL rat

  • ABU 9 years ago

    BLAME EXCLUSIVELY THE DECEASED FOR NOT APPLYING THE BEST PRACTICE OF HIS TRADE.HOW COULD YOU JUST DIVING UNDER A VEHICLE TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT FIRST OBSERVING THE FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY PRECAUTION AND PRACTICE

  • Fulaniness 9 years ago

    Most Ghanaians don't apply hand brake when they are stationery. Most of them prefer engaging the first gear.

    Mechanic must learn from this drastic mistake.

  • Tolobeefi 9 years ago

    It is not for any reason that trucks carry chucks with them. Next time use one before you attempt repairing a truck. RIP!

  • KWEKU MFANTSE 9 years ago

    Tolobeefi,

    Julian Torhenu is already dead, so what next time does he have left for him? Please think before you talk.

    Thanks

  • francis 9 years ago

    Very sad

  • goza gotoro 9 years ago

    Artisans should be taken through BASICS of RISK ASSESSMENT, and how to mitigate Risks before embarking on any task. MPs should take this up!!!!!!!!!!!! RIP.

  • Des 9 years ago

    May his soul rest in perfect peace

  • Sigma, London 9 years ago

    Ghana is full of unqualified artisans - from electricians, mechanics, plumbers, masons, etc. (Should I say including Finance Ministers!) Everyone thinks he is qualified and knows his job. It is high time artisans be certified ...
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  • Foreigner 9 years ago

    The process how artisans are trained is a joke. The apprentice only learns as much as the master...and he may not know much !

    If you leave this to the government, corruption will step in. Artisan will be asked to pay ...
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  • ISSIFU AMIDINI 9 years ago

    My condolences to the bereaved family. This sad incident was the negligence of the driver and mechanic for not ensuring safety first before starting work on the vehicle. l am appealing to all mechanics to take safety precauti ...
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  • Danso-Abiam,Accra 9 years ago

    No insults so far this time.Good show.
    May his soul rest in peace.

  • Mama K. 9 years ago

    RIP

  • Osei Tawiah NPP 9 years ago

    RIP

  • Nii Joromi 9 years ago

    Common sense requires all brake systems and safeguards are in place before a mechanic begins work. People are too laid back and ignorant.

  • ABU 9 years ago

    The deceased acted foolishly and carelessly and consequently paid dearly for it,however it is the general practice nationwide but no lesson as usual will be drawn from this calamity

  • Wa'liata 9 years ago

    The English language is not spoken or written as translation from any local language. It is a language by it self and should be treated as such.
    And another thing, I wonder how a disabled truck can shift into reverse; that ...
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