At Yeosu National Industrial Complex Site, 50s Day Laborer Buried in Earth Collapse Dies
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Yeosu Police Station in Jeollanam-do announced on the 3rd that a day laborer, A (57), died after being buried in soil at a factory expansion site in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do.
A was reportedly buried in a 2-meter-deep pit when a pile of soil collapsed from a retaining wall while he was installing H-beam structures at a factory expansion site in Yeosu Industrial Complex around 10:20 p.m. on the 2nd.
When the accident occurred, nearby coworkers immediately rescued A and transported him to the hospital, but he died about an hour later.
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The police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident, including compliance with safety regulations, by questioning factory officials and subcontractor representatives.
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