Fell 4 Meters at Incinerator Construction Site in Oedong-eup
Police Investigating Circumstances of the Accident

Three workers suffered serious and moderate injuries after falling while installing piping for an incinerator at a waste treatment facility in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province.

Three workers fell while performing piping work on a waste incinerator in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province. Gyeongbuk Fire Department

Three workers fell while performing piping work on a waste incinerator in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province. Gyeongbuk Fire Department

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According to fire authorities on April 7, at around 1:45 p.m. the previous day, three workers fell from a height of 4 meters while installing incinerator piping at a waste treatment facility in Oedong-eup, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk Province.


The three workers suffered serious and moderate injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment.


The accident occurred when a duct weighing about 2 tons fell during the piping installation process and collided with the aerial work platform basket.



The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.


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