Accident at Hamyang Ready-Mixed Concrete Plant During Work... Worker in His 60s Dies

Worker Caught in Screw Shaft During Operation
Authorities Investigate Cause Based on Witness Statements and CCTV Footage

At around 2:36 p.m. on July 28, a man in his 60s, referred to as Mr. A, was involved in an accident at a ready-mixed concrete production plant in Sudong-myeon, Hamyang-gun, South Gyeongsang Province. While working, he became caught in a screw shaft (rotating shaft) used for mixing concrete.

Mr. A was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest immediately after the accident. Despite receiving emergency treatment for approximately 30 minutes, he ultimately did not recover and was pronounced dead by the attending physician at 3:56 p.m.

[Photo by Soon-Kyung Choi] Photo of a concrete mixing machine accident at a ready-mix concrete production plant

The plant where the accident occurred stated, "We would like to express our deepest condolences and sorrow to the bereaved family," adding, "We have always ensured thorough safety training and facility management, and we will fully cooperate with the relevant authorities to determine the cause of the accident."

The police have secured statements from factory officials and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and will investigate whether safety regulations were followed during the work process, as well as the exact circumstances of the accident.

Meanwhile, the relevant authorities plan to review the overall workplace safety management, including whether the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act are applicable to this case.

Industrial site safety accidents can escalate into irreversible tragedies in a single moment of negligence. No matter how much safety training and supervision is conducted, complacency—the belief that "an accident will never happen"—remains the greatest risk factor.

Precious lives cannot be replaced by anything. Ensuring that all workers return home safely is both a basic right and a societal responsibility. To prevent this tragedy from being added to a growing list of sad incidents, greater efforts must be devoted to on-site safety management and accident prevention. There can never be too much emphasis on safety.

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