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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province Assembly to Establish the First Nationwide Ordinance to Support Families of Migrant Workers Who Died from Workplace Accidents

Gyeonggi Province is set to implement a pioneering ordinance providing support for families of migrant workers who die in workplace accidents, addressing gaps in welfare for these families.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

A worker in their twenties fell to death while working on plumbing at a Celltrion factory

A young worker tragically died after falling from a height while performing plumbing work at the Celltrion factory in Incheon.

Mar 22 • 13:19 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Continued Questions Surrounding the Fatal Accident at Northvolt – Peter Carlsson: 'Complicated Process'

There are ongoing investigations regarding responsibility for a workplace accident at Northvolt that resulted in a death, amid the company's bankruptcy.

Mar 22 • 12:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Another Tragedy After the 'Arisell Disaster' Two Years Ago

A fire at Daejeon Safety Industry has resulted in significant casualties, echoing the tragic 'Arisell disaster' from two years ago due to poor workplace safety management.

Mar 22 • 10:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Bloodstained Bread’... I Bled When I Was 20 Years Old 13 Years Ago [Voice of 6411]

In a personal account, a former SPC worker recounts the harsh working conditions and injuries faced during her employment at the SPC Samlip factory in Korea.

Mar 22 • 09:48 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Death of a 71-year-old logger in the Jurbarkas region

A 71-year-old logger died in a tragic accident in the Jurbarkas region when he was struck by a falling tree while working in the forest.

Mar 22 • 08:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After an explosion in Vandžiogala, a worker burned his face and hands

A worker sustained injuries to his face and hands due to an explosion at a manufacturing facility in Vandžiogala, Lithuania, which was reported on Saturday afternoon.

Mar 22 • 06:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"There must be a window to break out..." A father weeps after losing his son in the Daejeon fire disaster

A father mourns his son lost in the Daejeon fire disaster, expressing despair over poor safety conditions at the workplace.

Mar 22 • 06:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Delivery Driver Died in an Accident After a Company Dinner... Court Says It's Not a Work-related Injury

A court ruled that an accident occurring after a delivery driver attended a colleagues' dinner is not considered a work-related injury, as the gathering was deemed a voluntary social event without company involvement.

Mar 22 • 01:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Norwegian 25-Year-Old Dies in Workplace Accident in Sweden

A 25-year-old Norwegian has died in a workplace accident in Sweden, confirmed by Norwegian and Swedish police authorities.

Mar 21 • 20:42 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norwegian 25-year-old died in work accident in Sweden

A 25-year-old Norwegian man died in a workplace accident in Sweden on Thursday afternoon.

Mar 21 • 19:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cleaner noticed strange symptoms at work - then CCTV exposed horror truth

A cleaner exposed a colleague to a toxic substance in a chilling revenge plot captured on CCTV, leading to criminal charges.

Mar 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Work accident in Troms

A person was injured in Troms when struck on the head by a crane boom during tunnel work.

Mar 21 • 15:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Investigation into the fatal accident at the Feed Mix may take weeks and even months

The investigation into a fatal explosion at the Feed Mix facility in Reykjavik could take weeks or even months to conclude, according to local police officials.

Mar 21 • 12:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

14 People Killed in Fire at Factory in South Korea

At least 14 people have died in a factory fire in South Korea, with 60 others injured, during an incident at an auto parts manufacturing facility in Daejeon.

Mar 21 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fourteen dead in fire at South Korean auto parts factory

A tragic fire at a South Korean auto parts factory has resulted in fourteen fatalities.

Mar 21 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

At least 11 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

A fire at a South Korean car parts factory has resulted in at least 11 deaths and nearly 60 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing for missing individuals.

Mar 21 • 10:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Dozens died in factory fire in South Korea, many injured

At least 11 people died and 25 sustained serious injuries in a factory fire in South Korea, with many others injured and several missing.

Mar 21 • 06:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

11 die in South Korea car plant fire

A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and left dozens injured, prompting rescue efforts hindered by hazardous conditions.

Mar 21 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Ten dead in factory fire in South Korea

A significant factory fire in Daejeon, South Korea has led to the deaths of ten people, with dozens more injured and four individuals still missing.

Mar 20 • 22:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Obviously a big shock"

A powerful explosion at a feed company in Iceland killed a man and left another seriously injured during maintenance work.

Mar 20 • 18:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Man dies in explosion

A man died from injuries sustained during a powerful explosion at a facility in Reykjavik, Iceland, while others were injured.

Mar 20 • 15:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Daejeon Factory Fire’ One of 14 Missing Found and Transported to Hospital

One of 14 employees missing after a factory fire in Daejeon has been found and is being transported to the hospital.

Mar 20 • 14:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Man dead in workplace accident in Söderhamn

A man employed by the municipality of Söderhamn has died due to a serious workplace accident that occurred earlier this week.

Mar 20 • 13:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

There was an explosion in an empty tank at the Feed Blending Facility

An explosion occurred in an empty tank at the Feed Blending Facility, injuring three people, one seriously, prompting emergency response efforts at the scene.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Municipal employee in Söderhamn died in workplace accident

A municipal employee in Söderhamn has died after a workplace accident that occurred while he was working independently indoors.

Mar 20 • 12:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

“I heard screams up there and it was not pleasant”

A morning explosion at the Fóðurblöndunnar facility in Reykjavík left one person critically injured and three others hospitalised, sparking a significant emergency response.

Mar 20 • 12:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

One seriously injured out of sixteen who were inside the house

One person is seriously injured after a notable explosion in a building where sixteen individuals were present.

Mar 20 • 09:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] Fire at factory in Daejeon injures over 50, with some jumping from floors 2-3

A fire in a Daejeon factory resulted in injuries to over 50 individuals, some of whom jumped from floors to escape the flames.

Mar 20 • 06:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Foreigner worker falls while dismantling scaffolding... Supreme Court says site manager is responsible

The South Korean Supreme Court ruled that a site manager is liable for the death of a foreign worker who fell from scaffolding due to inadequate safety measures and unclear instructions.

Mar 20 • 03:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Two dead in workplace accident

Two men have died following a workplace accident in Hallsberg, according to the police.

Mar 19 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Victim makes universal sign of help and boyfriend is arrested for domestic violence in club in Uberlândia

A man in Uberlândia was arrested for domestic violence after his girlfriend signaled for help at their workplace.

Mar 19 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after electric shock while working in Bastos

A 34-year-old businessman died from an electric shock while performing maintenance work in Bastos, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 23:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker suffers a 10-meter fall in grain elevator and is rescued with serious injuries in Alfenas, MG

A 43-year-old worker was seriously injured after falling into a 10-meter deep grain elevator pit in Alfenas, Brazil.

Mar 18 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A young man in Karlovy Vary was crushed by a loader in a trench and died on the spot

A tragic workplace accident in Karlovy Vary resulted in the death of a young man who was crushed by a loader in a trench.

Mar 18 • 15:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Taufkirchen: 16-year-old trainee severely injured in an accident at a car workshop

A 16-year-old trainee was severely injured in a car workshop accident in Taufkirchen when a colleague's vehicle struck him and crashed through a workshop wall.

Mar 18 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Blacksmith dead in workplace accident: Fell into slurry tank on Mors

A 51-year-old blacksmith died after falling into a slurry tank while attempting to make repairs in Mors, Denmark.

Mar 18 • 10:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Melted cheese sprayed in the face – received burns

An employee suffered burns after being sprayed with melted cheese at a workplace incident in Sweden.

Mar 18 • 07:44 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Between Sky and Earth, During Air Raid, Crane Operators Have Nowhere to Run

The article discusses the vulnerability of crane operators during air raids in Israel, highlighting the concerns of families for their safety.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Lucky escape for mine workers almost hit by debris during explosive blasts

Mine workers in Western Australia had a close call with explosive debris during recent blasts, prompting a report and investigation by WorkSafe WA.

Mar 18 • 01:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A migrant worker in his 30s dies from an accident at a factory in Gyeongbuk

A migrant worker in his 30s died after being crushed by a heavy metal casting in a factory in Gyeongbuk, South Korea, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Mar 18 • 00:41 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

She let Zandberg in, lost her job. 'The situation is not great'

A former store manager in Poland lost her job after allowing a politician to inspect working conditions at her market, which she had previously reported as unsafe.

Mar 17 • 12:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Famous horse trainer sentenced for calling her employee an ape

Famous horse trainer Janita Antti-Roiko was convicted for workplace safety crimes due to her abusive treatment of staff, including shouting inappropriate insults at them.

Mar 17 • 10:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

CEO of Ilgwang Polymer Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Explosion Death under Serious Accident Punishment Act

The CEO of Ilgwang Polymer has been sentenced to three years in prison following a workplace explosion in which a young worker died, marking the highest penalty under South Korea's Serious Accident Punishment Act.

Mar 17 • 03:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker dies after being hit by glass in a company in Adamantina

A 61-year-old man died after being struck by falling glass while working in a company in Adamantina, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Worker dies after being hit by construction elevator in Cabedelo

A construction worker died after being struck by an elevator while performing repairs in Cabedelo, Brazil.

Mar 16 • 15:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Accident in Larvik - life-saving first aid in progress

A man has died from injuries sustained after being trapped under a rock during a work accident in Larvik, Norway.

Mar 16 • 09:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Doctors push for tougher regulation of 'killer' workplace chemicals

Doctors are advocating for stricter regulations on chemicals in the workplace deemed 'silent killers' to enhance worker safety.

Mar 15 • 18:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A worker dies while welding a lightning rod on the roof of a 12-story apartment

A worker in his 70s fell to his death while welding a lightning rod on the roof of a 12-story apartment in Incheon, South Korea.

Mar 15 • 02:49 UTC

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