The labor authorities have launched a forced investigation related to a worker injury incident that occurred last month at the Coupang fulfillment center in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province.
According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Seongnam branch of the Gyeonggi Provincial Employment and Labor Office and the Gyeonggi Southern Police Agency began executing a search warrant at the Coupang Fulfillment Center in Gwangju on the morning of September 2.
On August 23, a worker operating a forklift at the Coupang facility in Gwangju was injured when the vehicle collided with a structure, resulting in the worker's neck becoming trapped.
Approximately 30 labor inspectors and police officers are involved in the search, aiming to secure computers and other materials from relevant personnel. The investigation will focus on whether the employer has fulfilled safety obligations to prevent such incidents during forklift operations.
The Ministry stated, "We recognize the seriousness of accidents that repeatedly occur in logistics settings and will conduct a thorough investigation into potential violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accident Punishment Act."
Additionally, the Ministry emphasized, "In cases of major fatal accidents or repeated incidents due to non-compliance with basic safety regulations, we will actively utilize search warrants and arrests as part of our enforcement measures."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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