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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Unlicensed Structural Changes, Ignored Warning Signs, and No Fire Safety’ Tragedy at An Safety Industrial Facility Resembles Arisell Fire Accident

The recent fire tragedy at a safety industrial facility in Daejeon has drawn parallels to the Arisell fire accident, highlighting issues of ignored safety protocols and unapproved structural changes.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Did Another Major Fire Disaster Occur? Unlicensed Renovation, Grease Residue, and Sandwich Panels Are the Three Major Issues

A fire at a factory in Daejeon, South Korea resulted in 14 deaths and numerous injuries, spurring questions about safety regulations and structural issues.

Mar 22 • 12:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: Former Safety Industrial Employee Says Fire Hazard from Oil Accumulation and Vapor Had Been a Concern for a Long Time

A former employee of Safety Industrial in Daejeon has raised concerns that fire hazards due to oil accumulation and vapor had been known long before a recent fire claimed 14 lives.

Mar 22 • 12:09 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

14 killed at South Korean factory

Rescue workers have found 14 dead after an explosion and fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.

Mar 22 • 02:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daejeon Factory Fire, 'Illegal Facilities' Built by Dividing Floors Contributed to the Disaster

The recent fire at a Daejeon factory, which resulted in multiple casualties, was exacerbated by the presence of illegal facilities not included in the original building design.

Mar 21 • 08:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor activates Central Accident Response Headquarters for Daejeon fire, focusing on rescue operations

The South Korean Ministry of Labor has activated the Central Accident Response Headquarters in response to a significant fire at an auto parts manufacturing facility in Daejeon, prioritizing rapid rescues and thorough accident responses.

Mar 20 • 13:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Leaving in a Coffin from the Land of Heroes: Tuán's Last Journey

The article discusses the tragic death of Tuán, a Vietnamese worker in South Korea, who died in an industrial accident and is being repatriated to Vietnam for burial.

Mar 20 • 09:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on

A Ford employee in Ohio died after being crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine during routine maintenance at a company plant.

Mar 17 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

West Gate review – jaw-droppingly staged production recounts Melbourne’s tragic bridge collapse

The play 'West Gate' addresses the tragic 1970 collapse of Melbourne's West Gate Bridge, delving into the human stories behind the disaster while critiquing the legal and structural failures involved.

Mar 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Another ‘Tu-An’ has died after 133 days... "How many more must die?"

A young Vietnamese worker, Tu-An, tragically died in an industrial accident in South Korea, raising concerns about worker safety for migrant laborers.

Mar 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Employment begins planned supervision of Coupang over allegations of industrial accident concealment

The Ministry of Employment and Labor in South Korea has initiated a planned inspection of Coupang and its affiliates amid allegations that they concealed industrial accidents by coercing employees and their families into agreeing to settlements before they could file claims.

Mar 16 • 05:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young migrant worker dies in industrial accident in Buan... Labor community demands thorough investigation

A young migrant worker died in an industrial accident in Buan, prompting calls from the labor union for a thorough investigation and preventive measures.

Mar 13 • 02:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies in workplace accident after falling from ladder in interior SP

A 29-year-old man named Gilson Cardoso died after falling from a ladder in an industrial warehouse in São Carlos, SP.

Mar 12 • 13:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Accident at Daegu Manchon Station's Drilling Machine Site Results in Violations of Industrial Safety Law; Three Individuals Charged

Three individuals have been charged for violations of industrial safety laws following an accident involving a drilling machine at the construction site of Daegu Manchon Station.

Mar 10 • 05:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver dies after truck falls into ravine in the industrial district of Presidente Prudente

A 21-year-old driver named Lucas de Barros Novais died when his truck fell into a ravine in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Mar 8 • 16:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Korea Workers' Compensation Corporation Established a Principle of 'Refraining from Appeal' in Case of Losing Industrial Accident Lawsuits

The Korea Workers' Compensation Corporation decided not to appeal when losing lawsuits filed by workers or their families related to industrial injuries, in order to expedite support for victims.

Mar 8 • 03:22 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Work Accident in Ås: - Appears Serious

A serious work accident occurred at an industrial building in Ås, Norway, resulting in one person being injured and taken to the hospital.

Mar 7 • 12:47 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Work accident at Herøya in Porsgrunn

A man was exposed to nitrous gas at Herøya Industrial Park in Porsgrunn and has been hospitalized.

Mar 5 • 19:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Emotional Reunion with ‘Filipino Worker’ He Defended 34 Years Ago...Assisted with Industrial Accident Compensation

President Yoon met with Filipino worker Ariel Galac, whom he defended as a human rights lawyer 34 years ago, during his visit to the Philippines, reflecting on the changes in labor compensation laws since their case.

Mar 4 • 07:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

India: Accident at an Explosives Manufacturing Company, 17 Dead

An explosion at an explosives manufacturing company in Nagpur, India, resulted in 17 fatalities and left 18 injured, prompting reactions from state officials and the Prime Minister.

Mar 1 • 09:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Acknowledge the Industrial Accident of Children Exposed to Harmful Substances by Their Fathers” Administrative Lawsuit Filed

An administrative lawsuit has been filed to recognize congenital disorders in children of male workers exposed to harmful substances in industrial workplaces as industrial accidents.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A 57-Year-Old Employee Dies After Being Hit by a Pallet in an Industrial Warehouse in Vallirana

A 57-year-old man tragically died after being crushed by a pallet at an industrial warehouse in Vallirana, Spain, prompting an investigation into the workplace accident.

Feb 19 • 17:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

License for garments, fireworks were being made... 7 workers burned alive, accused arrested

In a tragic incident in Bhivadi, Rajasthan, seven workers died due to a fire caused by illegal fireworks manufacturing in a garment factory, leading to the arrest of its owner and manager.

Feb 18 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man dies after 'industrial incident' on new build housing estate

A man died in an industrial accident at a new housing development in Sprowston, near Norwich, prompting an investigation by local police and the Health and Safety Executive.

Feb 17 • 22:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Man in Tachov fell from a height of five meters and remained trapped under a conveyor belt

A man in Tachov fell from a five-meter height and became trapped under a conveyor belt.

Feb 17 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bhiwadi: Fire in Factory, Employees Burnt Alive; See Pictures from the Scene

A devastating fire in a factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan has resulted in the death of seven employees due to severe burns.

Feb 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two killed at Bingley factory as tonnes of weight hit them in ‘avoidable’ horror

Two men tragically lost their lives in an industrial accident at a factory in Bingley when an industrial racking system collapsed during a weight test.

Feb 11 • 16:41 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Man died in traffic accident in Enebakk

A man in his fifties has died following a workplace accident in Enebakk municipality, Norway, after being struck by a vehicle.

Feb 7 • 15:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Man dies in workplace accident in Enebakk

A man in his fifties has died following a workplace accident at an industrial area in Enebakk, Norway, where he was reportedly run over by a vehicle.

Feb 7 • 15:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Man dead in workplace accident in Enebakk

A man in his 50s has died after being struck by a vehicle in an industrial area in Enebakk, Norway.

Feb 7 • 12:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Biolanda: DAEE returns to the factory in Trikala to cut the pipe that had the fatal leak

The DAEE is returning to the Trikala factory to address the fatal propane leak that resulted in the deaths of five female workers.

Feb 6 • 09:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Worker dies from inhaling toxic substance at Ulsan chemical plant

A 37-year-old worker at Taekwang Industry’s Ulsan plant died after inhaling chloroform that leaked while he was inspecting the pipes.

Feb 6 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Biolanta: The point of propane leakage was found at the junction of two pipes in the factory

Investigations continue at the Biolanta factory where a deadly propane explosion killed five workers, with the leak identified at the junction of two pipes.

Feb 5 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Coupang Fulfillment Service withdraws lawsuit over the cancellation of industrial accident for deceased worker Choi Seong-rak

Coupang Fulfillment Service has withdrawn its lawsuit seeking the cancellation of industrial accident approval for Choi Seong-rak, a worker who died from a heart attack while working at a logistics center, likely in response to worsening public sentiment.

Feb 4 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

56-year-old aerial worker dead in the Drama Industrial Area

A tragic workplace accident occurred in the Industrial Area of Drama, Greece, where a 56-year-old aerial worker lost his life while performing tasks on a power pole.

Jan 15 • 13:26 UTC

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