Le Duc Thang, native of northern Nam Dinh Province that neighbors Hanoi, was rushed to hospital after part of a steel pipe broke from the pump and hit him at around 7:30 a.m. on the first floor of Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower. He succumbed to injuries the same day.

The 36-year-old was the fifth person to die during the tower construction in Tu Liem District. Four others slipped and fell to their death last year, including two from the 13th floor at around 10p.m. Construction at the site was suspended and three other workers were injured when work resumed a few days later.

Managers at the site didn’t report the accident to local authorities but police came as they were informed by some residents, Tien Phong newspaper reported.

South Korean Keangnam Corporation began construction of the 70-floor tower, slated to be the highest building in Vietnam upon completion, in 2007.

The tower, planned to house hotels, offices and high-end apartments, includes a 48-floor tower, 15 of which have been built, and a 70-floor high-rise of which the sixth floor is being built.

Makes one wonder what,if any,safety regulations exist.I know allot gets lost in translation but a pipe?More likely than not a hose from tip,just a guess.

 I dont think asia in general has much if any safety standards Many. Someone posted some videos in here of I believe Korea here and, I saw the operator and the oiler wearing shorts with flipflops and, zero head gear. Also I noticed the 17 foot rules didnt seem to be in effect either in the one video I watched.

not very good odds, 15 floors complete and already 5 deaths. 1 death every 3 floors.55 floors to go 18.3 more for the total of 23 deaths.odds are not in there favor that they will live to see the completion of the tower. what a pitty.