Subcontracted worker dies after soil collapse during underground electrical work

A subcontracted worker has died after being trapped and buried by a soil collapse during an early morning construction project in Incheon, South Korea. The incident occurred around 3:38 AM on Tuesday at a Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) facility construction site in the Wanggil-dong, Seogu District.

The 50-year-old worker, employed by a subcontractor, was engaged in grounding work for underground electrical facilities at a depth of approximately 2 meters. Emergency services were alerted by a report that a worker was buried in soil. Rescuers transported the worker to a nearby hospital, but they were pronounced dead.

Authorities believe the collapse was caused by soil that had been piled up during the work. The police, in conjunction with the Ministry of Employment and Labor, are investigating the precise circumstances of the accident. A key focus of the investigation will be to determine whether proper safety protocols were adhered to by the site management.