[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Two workers in their 40s and 30s, employed by Korea Zinc at the Onsan Smelter in Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan City, collapsed while cleaning containers.


The accident occurred at 9:34 a.m. on the 30th, and both individuals were transported to the hospital after receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation but died.


The fire authorities estimate that they suffocated after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning containers related to the reprocessing process.



The police plan to investigate the circumstances of the accident by questioning the on-site safety manager and others.


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