Fatal Accident at Ottogi Affiliate Factory... Ottogi Says "Fully Cooperating with Legal and Administrative Procedures"

Worker in His 40s Fatally Crushed by Robotizer Equipment

A worker in his 40s died in an industrial accident while on duty at a factory of an Ottogi affiliate that manufactures canned seafood and cup noodles. The police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor have launched investigations into the matter.

According to Ottogi and others on September 28, at 11:59 a.m. on September 21 at Ottogi SF in Goseong-eup, Goseong-gun, a man in his 40s identified as Mr. A, who was employed by a subcontractor, was crushed by a robotizer (robot) facility and later passed away at the hospital after receiving treatment for four days.

Mr. A was taken to the hospital immediately after the accident and underwent surgery for a lumbar burst fracture, followed by treatment in the intensive care unit for trauma patients. However, at 10:30 p.m. on September 25, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Ottogi explained that his death was due to complications including sepsis and acute renal failure during the course of treatment.

The accident occurred as an issue arose during a pallet-loading test of the robotizer for export products. After stopping the equipment and having workers leave the robotizer area, the facility was restarted. However, the presence of Mr. A, who was organizing products on the pallet inside the facility, went unnoticed, resulting in his upper body being crushed by the equipment.

The police have confirmed that the Ottogi affiliate is subject to the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident and whether there was any company negligence.

Ottogi stated, "The initial investigations by the police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor have concluded, and we are doing our best to support the bereaved family emotionally. Moving forward, we will actively cooperate with legal and administrative procedures and pay careful attention to honoring the deceased and his family, doing everything we can as a company."

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