17 Deaths at Construction Sites in Q4... Gyeonggi-do and Korea Rail Network Authority Dishonor

The Most Accident-Prone Ordering Agency: Korea Rail Network Authority
Based on Approval Agencies, Gyeonggi-do

Gwangju Seo-gu Hwajeong I-Park Collapse Accident Site

It was revealed that 17 people lost their lives at construction sites in the fourth quarter of last year.

On the 27th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport disclosed the list of the top 100 construction companies by construction capability evaluation, related subcontractors, ordering agencies, and local governments where fatal construction accidents occurred in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Among the top 100 construction companies, 14 companies experienced fatal accidents in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulting in a total of 17 deaths. Among them, KCC Construction Co., Ltd., Geukdong Construction Co., Ltd., and Sambu Construction Co., Ltd. each reported 2 deaths during the period.

Samsung C&T Corporation, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd., Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd., DL E&C Co., Ltd., and 11 other construction companies each had 1 death.

The subcontractors involved in the fatal accidents include 16 companies such as Gusan Construction Co., Ltd., ILE&C Co., Ltd., Sanha Construction Co., Ltd., Jeongpum Construction Industry Co., Ltd., and Jun Kyung Tower.

The ordering agency with the highest number of fatalities in the fourth quarter of 2021 was the Korea Rail Network Authority, with 2 deaths. Following that, 19 institutions each reported 1 death, totaling 21 fatalities.

The permitting authority with the highest number of deaths in the fourth quarter of 2021 was Gyeonggi Province, where a total of 13 deaths occurred in Namyangju-si, Anseong-si, Gwangju-si, Gimpo-si, Suwon-si, Yangpyeong-gun, Osan-si, Paju-si, Cheoin-gu, and Pyeongtaek-si.

Next were Incheon Metropolitan City with 4 deaths, Seoul Special City with 3 deaths, and Gangwon Province, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Chungcheongbuk-do each with 2 deaths.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to conduct special inspections by March on 30 large construction companies and related subcontractors where fatal accidents occurred, focusing on compliance with safety regulations and proper quality management.

Meanwhile, from October to December 2021, unannounced inspections were conducted on 114 construction sites of large construction companies where fatal accidents occurred in the third quarter of 2021, as well as 13 construction sites involving related subcontractors.

The inspections uncovered a total of 212 improper cases, which were ordered to be corrected. Among them, companies and construction technicians who improperly used quality testing equipment will be penalized with demerit points.

In light of recent major construction accidents and the need to strengthen construction safety, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport aims to raise safety awareness among key construction stakeholders through this disclosure and to encourage more responsible safety management.

Kim Young-guk, Director of the Technical Safety Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, stated, "To prevent accidents like the collapse of the Hyundai Development Company apartment on January 11, it is crucial for construction stakeholders to maintain vigilance and manage safety with heightened tension. We will do our best to ensure that safety and quality are prioritized in site management through this special inspection."

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