Surabaya, Indonesia—A worker fell to his death from a construction site in central Surabaya on Sunday morning. The incident occurred on the upper levels of a high-rise project currently under development. Site supervisors immediately halted all work activities following the discovery of the body.

Police officers reached the location shortly before noon to secure the perimeter. They spent several hours interviewing site managers and the victim’s coworkers. Preliminary findings suggest the worker was performing exterior maintenance when he lost his footing and fell.

It remains unclear if the victim was wearing a mandatory safety harness at the time of the incident. Investigators are now scouring the site for evidence of malfunctioning equipment or potential policy violations. The victim’s remains were transported to a municipal hospital for a full autopsy.

Representatives from the city’s labor department arrived on-site to conduct a secondary review of the project’s compliance records. They are looking into whether the company provided adequate training for high-altitude work. If negligence is identified, the project could face significant legal penalties.

The construction company has issued a brief statement confirming the death and expressing cooperation with the authorities. They have stated that they are conducting an internal audit of all safety procedures. No further details about the victim’s employment status have been disclosed.

Co-workers at the site appeared visibly shaken as they were dismissed from their shifts. Several witnesses were escorted away by police for formal interviews regarding the moments leading up to the fall. Their accounts are crucial to determining the exact sequence of events.

Operations at the site are suspended until further notice from the city planning board. The scene remains an active investigation area with barriers preventing public access. Official inspectors are expected to return tomorrow to examine the scaffolding and safety cables.

This event marks the latest in a series of accidents at construction sites across the region. Labor advocates are already using the incident to demand stricter enforcement of safety regulations. The site manager has declined further comment until the police finalize their preliminary report.