Mechanic crushed to death by roller compactor while repairing it

GELANG PATAH: A 22-year-old mechanic died after being crushed by a roller compactor while repairing the heavy vehicle in Tanjung Kupang here.

Johor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) deputy director Supian Alias said the victim was performing his tasks on a slope near the Jalan Anggun road construction site when the heavy vehicle rolled down and crushed him.