Worker dies in accident at South Korean apartment construction site
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- A worker died at a construction site for the 'Jungheung S-Class Hildepore' apartment complex in Guri, South Korea.
- The worker, a cargo crane operator, was found trapped between a vehicle and a soundproof wall.
- Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident, including vehicle conditions and safety procedures.
A fatal accident occurred at the construction site of the 'Jungheung S-Class Hildepore' apartment complex in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. A worker operating a cargo crane died after becoming trapped between his vehicle and a soundproof H-beam wall.
The incident happened around 11:40 a.m. The worker, employed by a subcontractor, was reportedly moving the vehicle to install the soundproof wall. He had stopped the vehicle to check for interference with overhead power lines and the crane's boom before exiting. While attempting to stop the vehicle, which had begun to move on a slope, he was caught between the vehicle and the H-beam.
The site investigation is currently underway.
Emergency services transported the worker to a hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. Officials are currently investigating the precise circumstances of the accident, examining the vehicle's parked status, braking system, work plan, and adherence to safety measures. Jungheung E&C, the construction company, stated that the site investigation is ongoing.
The accident occurred while the vehicle was stopped.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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