Dangjin Hyundai Steel Plating Port Fatal Accident...Company "Efforts to Identify Cause and Prevent Recurrence" (Comprehensive)

Police and Ministry of Employment Determine Applicability of Serious Accident Punishment Act... Investigation Underway

[Asia Economy reporters Moon Chaeseok and Jeong Donghoon] On the 2nd, a worker in his 50s died in an accident at Hyundai Steel Dangjin Steelworks in Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do.

According to the fire authorities, at around 5:40 a.m. that day, worker A (57) fell into a large container (plating pot) inside the factory at Hyundai Steel Dangjin Steelworks' 1st Cold Rolling Plant and died. Mr. A was a direct employee belonging to Hyundai Steel's Plating Production Department 1. This process was previously handled by an in-house subcontractor but was designated as a prohibited subcontracting task and converted to direct management.

The police and Ministry of Employment and Labor are investigating the exact circumstances by interviewing colleagues, viewing the accident as a case subject to the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.

Hyundai Steel issued a statement regarding the accident, saying, "Above all, we bow our heads in deep condolences for the precious life lost."

They added, "Hyundai Steel has currently established an accident response team and is actively cooperating with related agencies, doing its best for swift accident recovery and cause identification. We promise to prioritize accident countermeasures and safety inspections to prevent such accidents from happening again."

They continued, "The company will sincerely take full responsibility for follow-up measures for the deceased and their bereaved family by utilizing all available means. Once again, we respectfully pray for the repose of the deceased's soul."

The plating pot refers to equipment used to heat solid plating agents, which are applied to coat steel plates and the like, to turn them into liquid form.

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