Toxic Substance Infection Dosungsanup, Verdict Trial Scheduled for July

The 8th trial for the CEO of Duseong Industrial and others, who were indicted for violating the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, took place on the 26th.

According to the Changwon District Court in Gyeongnam, in February of last year, 16 employees of Duseong Industrial suffered toxic infection damage caused by the hazardous substance trichloromethane.

The CEO of Duseong Industrial was indicted in June of last year on charges of failing to take safety and health measures, such as not installing a local exhaust ventilation system while handling trichloromethane.

During the trial, Duseong Industrial requested a constitutional review, arguing that the Serious Accidents Punishment Act violates the constitution.

Changwon District Court, Gyeongnam.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

At the trial, the defense stated in unison, "If we had known that trichloromethane, a component of the cleaning agent, was a hazardous substance, we would not have used that cleaning agent."

The affected employee said, "I am still suffering from toxic substance poisoning, such as a sudden increase in liver enzyme levels," and added, "After the accident, the company disciplines and penalizes employees if accidents occur, so please take these circumstances into consideration."

The court plans to conduct a sentencing investigation regarding the victim's current health condition and mental state, and will hold the final trial at 2 p.m. on July 5.

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