A worker died after falling at a public housing construction site in Cheongju, South Korea, where Kolon Global is the contractor.
On August 31, Kolon Global reported that the incident occurred on August 11 when the worker fell while dismantling safety railings for the installation of vertical safety nets in a break room. The worker, who was receiving treatment after the fall, passed away on August 29.
One fatality has been confirmed, with no reported injuries among other workers. Kolon Global notified the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the worker's death on August 29.
The Daejeon Regional Employment and Labor Office issued a partial work stoppage order for the site on the same day. Both police and the Ministry of Labor are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident and the safety measures in place.
Kolon Global plans to establish preventive measures based on the findings of the investigation by relevant authorities. The company stated, "We will cooperate with the police and the Ministry of Labor's investigation and establish measures to prevent recurrence."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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