[Breaking] 'Kkiim Accident' at Changwon Manufacturing Plant... One Worker in 60s Dead, One with Abrasions

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] At around 9:30 a.m. on the 16th, an accident occurred at a stainless steel manufacturing company's workplace in Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, where one worker died and another was injured.

According to Changwon Jungbu Police Station, the two people, working as a two-person team to inspect a crane, were caught between the crane's rail and wheel while moving.

Both were rushed to the hospital, but while a man in his 60s, Mr. A, sustained a laceration to his ear, another man in his 60s, also Mr. A, died.

The Changwon branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor issued a work suspension order to the company today and is investigating violations of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and the Industrial Safety and Health Act.

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