Factory Owner in His 50s Dies After Falling into Toxic Chemical Tank... Sodium Hydroxide Inhalation Poisoning

A toxic substance tank where the owner of an industrial workshop in Sasang-gu, Busan, fell to his death while working. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A tragic accident occurred where a company representative in his 50s fell into a hazardous chemical tank within his company and died.

According to the Sasang Police Station in Busan on the 1st, on the previous day, the 31st, Mr. A, a representative in his 50s, fell into a tank containing the toxic substance sodium hydroxide at an industrial workshop in Hakjang-dong and died.

Mr. A was working on a 3.6m high H-beam shaped rail when he fell into the neutralization tank below, which contained the toxic substance.

The police believe the accident occurred while welding to install safety bars inside the workshop.

It was investigated that Mr. A died from inhalation poisoning of the toxic substance inside the neutralization tank after the fall.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

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