40s Worker Inspecting Products in Changwon Falls to Death

Accident site where a worker in his 40s fell to his death.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A man in his 40s working at a factory in Changwon, Gyeongnam, died after falling while inspecting a product.

According to the police on the 20th, at around 8:40 a.m. that day, employee A (46) was inspecting a wind turbine product at a heavy industry company in Changwon City and fell about 6 meters while coming down a ladder.

A was immediately transported to the hospital and received treatment but ultimately passed away. The police confirmed that A was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the accident.

The police are investigating the circumstances of the accident based on statements from colleague B, who was at the scene with A at the time.

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