Construction has been shut down at a building site in Nanjing after a worker was killed by a foundation pile, a local newspaper reported Sunday.

At noon that day, a worker who was busy shortening a concrete foundational pile was hit on the head when it suddenly fell over. He was sent to the hospital but died soon after the incident.

The core of the cylindrical pile was discovered to be full of soil, according to the construction company, which said the piles had been outsourced to another firm. The local government has suspended construction while all other piles are being checked. (Image: Modern Express)