Serious Industrial Accident at HD Hyundai Samho Shipyard... One Worker Killed

Worker Killed by Broken Mooring Line During Operation
Work Suspended and Site Preserved
Company-wide Special Safety Training Planned

A serious industrial accident resulting in the death of a worker occurred during mooring operations at the HD Hyundai Samho Shipyard, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.

Aerial view of HD Hyundai Samho Shipbuilding in Yeongam County, Jeollanam-do. HD Hyundai Samho

According to HD Hyundai on June 23, a worker in his 40s, Mr. A, was involved in an accident at 11:25 a.m. the previous day while performing mooring work at the dock of the HD Hyundai Samho Shipyard in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do. Mr. A was struck by a broken mooring line during the process of securing a vessel to the dock. He was transported to the hospital, but died later that afternoon.

The mooring operation where the accident occurred involves connecting and adjusting large ropes to secure a ship to the dock. At the time of the incident, no additional casualties were reported at the site.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor has launched an investigation to determine whether there were violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. The Mokpo Maritime Police Station is also investigating the exact circumstances of the accident, including the cause of the mooring line failure and whether proper work procedures were followed.

Immediately after the accident, HD Hyundai Samho suspended related operations and preserved the scene, issuing a company-wide safety alert. The company plans to conduct special safety and health training for its employees and carry out safety inspections to prevent similar accidents from recurring.

A representative of HD Hyundai Samho stated, "We will cooperate fully with the relevant authorities to determine the exact cause of the accident," adding, "Based on the results of the investigation, we will strengthen our safety management system and do our utmost to establish measures to prevent recurrence."

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