Paris Baguette Franchise Owners "Sympathize with Public Anger... Committed to Internal Monitoring"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Paris Baguette franchise owners expressed deep condolences regarding the worker fatality accident that occurred at the SPL factory located in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, affiliated with SPC Group.

The Paris Baguette Franchise Owners Council issued a statement on the 22nd, saying, "It is truly regrettable and devastating beyond words." They added, "We franchise owners share the public's sorrow and criticism regarding the SPL accident," and promised, "We will urge the company (headquarters) to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of this accident, hold those responsible accountable, and faithfully implement plans to strengthen safety management." They also pledged, "We promise to faithfully fulfill our role as internal monitors to ensure that workers can produce Paris Baguette bread in a safe workplace."

The council reiterated, "We deeply empathize with the public's anger," and stated, "While this anger causes great pain to ordinary franchise owners who continue their livelihoods, that pain cannot be greater than the customers' demands for the creation of safe jobs." The council emphasized again, "We will faithfully keep our promises to create safe jobs and food from our current position."

On the morning of the 15th at around 6:20 AM, a female worker in her 20s died in a crushing accident while mixing bread sauce at the SPL bakery factory in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.

The day after the accident, the company continued work on other machines while covering the accident site with cloth, and brought SPC bread to the deceased's funeral hall as condolence items, which drew criticism as inappropriate behavior.

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