Jeju Fire Department Urges Caution for Safety Accidents During Chuseok Pre-Grass Cutting Period

Published 11 Sep.2023 15:51(KST)

The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Fire Safety Headquarters (Chief Kim Suhwan) announced on the 11th that related accidents are rapidly increasing as the full-scale grave mowing begins before Chuseok, and urged special caution during grave mowing.

It has been revealed that safety accidents caused by grave mowing are rapidly increasing in Jeju, with a total of 100 accidents (100 injuries) over the past three years, averaging about 30 accidents per year.

Jeju Fire Department is providing treatment and safety measures for a patient with a leg injury caused by a brush cutter in June. <br>[Photo by Jeju Fire Department]

Jeju Fire Department is providing treatment and safety measures for a patient with a leg injury caused by a brush cutter in June.
[Photo by Jeju Fire Department]

However, as reports of related accidents have recently increased, 19 grave mowing-related reports (including daily safety reports) were received just yesterday (the 10th), and a total of 34 related reports (including daily safety reports) have been received from last month to the present (September 10), already exceeding the annual average.

Among the reported cases, 13 involved physical injuries caused by grave mowing tools such as brush cutters, accounting for the majority of reports, with leg injuries caused by brush cutter blades being the most common.

Following these were disease-related accidents (9 cases, including dizziness), and accidents related to animals and plants such as beehive removal (7 cases), and falls or collisions during grave mowing work (2 cases).

Currently, the Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters has issued a safety accident advisory for the grave mowing season since the end of last month.

Chief Kim Suhwan stated, "It is necessary to familiarize yourself with prevention rules and action guidelines for each type of accident during grave mowing work to prepare for safety accidents," adding, "Especially when using a brush cutter, personal protective equipment must be worn, and a sufficient safety distance should be maintained during work to prevent kickback phenomena."