GS Engineering & Construction "All Operations Suspended, Safety Inspections Underway... Strengthening Site Management System"

GS Engineering & Construction Halts All Operations After Fatal Accident
Special Inspections Ordered for All Sites
CEO Heo Yunhong Issues Apology and Promises Full Support for Victim's Family

After a worker fell to his death at an apartment construction site in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, GS Engineering & Construction has decided to suspend all operations. The company will also conduct special inspections for safety checks at all sites.

On September 3, GS Engineering & Construction issued an official apology in the name of CEO Heo Yunhong, stating, "We deeply apologize for failing to prevent a safety accident at a construction site, which resulted in the tragic loss of a valued worker. We also extend our deepest condolences and apologies to the bereaved family, who must be experiencing indescribable grief and pain after losing a loved one in this accident."

The statement continued, "GS Engineering & Construction feels a profound sense of responsibility and shame over this tragic incident. We have immediately suspended all operations at the site and will implement a company-wide special inspection to check safety and eliminate risk factors at all sites." The company also announced its intention to fully cooperate with the police, the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and other relevant authorities in the investigation into the cause of the accident.

CEO Heo further stated, "We regard this accident as an 'unacceptable situation' and will conduct a thorough investigation to find every possible way to prevent a recurrence. We will spare no effort to support the recovery process so that the pain suffered by the deceased and their family can be alleviated, even if only slightly."

He added, "GS Engineering & Construction will undertake a thorough reflection and major innovation to prevent the recurrence of safety accidents. With the determination to start over from 'zero base,' we will rigorously review our practices and make every effort to strengthen our site management system, prioritizing worker safety above all else."

According to fire authorities and other sources, a man in his 50s, identified as Mr. A, fell while installing formwork on the exterior wall on the 15th floor of the GS Engineering & Construction apartment construction site in Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu. Mr. A, a Chinese national, was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but was later pronounced dead.

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