Gangwon Fire Department Conducts Surprise Inspections at Self-Service Gas Stations... 83 Safety Violations Detected

3 Cases of Indictment, 3 Fines, and 71 Administrative Action Orders, etc.

Gangwon Fire Department, Special Inspection of Self-Service Gas Stations During Vacation Season [Provided by Gangwon Fire Department Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] The Gangwon Provincial Fire Department conducted a special inspection of 41 self-service gas stations in Gangwon Province.

According to the Fire Department on the 24th, from August 11th for three days, they focused on inspecting ▲compliance with hazardous materials handling standards ▲regular inspections of hazardous materials ▲appointment and working conditions of hazardous materials safety managers (or their deputies) ▲and the legality of hazardous materials facility standards.

As a result of the inspection, they took measures including ▲3 cases of violations related to changes in gas station operation permits ▲3 fines for unqualified personnel assigned as surveillance guards ▲71 violations of location, structure, and equipment standards of gas stations ▲3 notifications to agencies ▲and 3 administrative dispositions.

Jeong Jae-deok, Director of the Prevention and Safety Division, stated, "Gas stations in summer have an increased risk of accidents due to the rise in temperature causing more vapor emissions, so preemptive safety management is very important," urging those involved to ensure safety management.

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