In Yeosu, Jeonnam, a man in his 50s dies after falling during work on a super-large ship

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Chunsu] In Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, a man in his 50s fell to his death while working on a mega-sized ship, prompting the Coast Guard to launch an investigation, while the bereaved family claims inadequate safety management.

According to the Yeosu Coast Guard Station on the 24th, at around 2:46 p.m. on the 22nd, Mr. A (56) fell to his death from a 12,000-ton ship docked at a shipyard in Dolsan-eup, Yeosu City.

Mr. A was replacing the ship's wireless communication equipment antenna when he fell 4 to 5 meters down to the deck of the pilothouse (the command area where the captain directs), and was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead.

The bereaved family and some colleagues claimed that there was no work instruction at the time, no prior safety training was conducted, and no safety manager inspected the site.

Although he wore a safety helmet, he was made to wear a non-certified safety harness, effectively neglecting the risk.

The Coast Guard, the National Forensic Service, and the Yeosu branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident and whether safety regulations were followed.

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