Daegu Labor Office Launches On-Site Supervision of Taewang E&C at Manchon Station Accident Site: "Strict Accountability Will Be Enforced"

Hwang Jongcheol, Head of the Daegu Regional Employment and Labor Office, announced on March 4 that immediate on-site supervision would be initiated and strict measures taken regarding the overturning accident involving a drilling rig at the "Manchon Station Underground Passage and Entrance Construction Project" in Manchon-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu, which is being carried out by Taewang E&C Co., Ltd.

This accident occurred while the drilling rig was rotating for an inspection before changing the drill bit, resulting in the overturning of the rig. One drilling rig worker and two citizens were injured in the incident.

The accident scene at Manchon Intersection in downtown Daegu

The Daegu Labor Office dispatched labor inspectors to the site immediately upon being informed of the accident, commencing an investigation into the cause and conducting a comprehensive review of the Industrial Safety and Health Act at the site.

Additionally, the office plans to promptly conduct unannounced industrial safety and health inspections at all construction sites in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region being carried out by Taewang E&C Co., Ltd., and to take strict action against any violations of the law that are found.

Director Hwang Jongcheol stated, "Through the supervision at the Manchon Station site, we will identify the fundamental causes of the accident and establish measures to prevent recurrence, ensuring the highest level of safety management." He further emphasized, "If violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act are identified during unannounced inspections at all sites constructed by Taewang E&C Co., Ltd., we will hold those responsible strictly accountable with zero tolerance."

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