On the evening of September 10, the Northern Gyeonggi Fire Department reported that a worker in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, died at a specialty vehicle manufacturing plant located in Gasan-myeon, Pocheon. At the time of the incident, Mr. A was engaged in cutting a drum when the explosion occurred, which is believed to have been caused by vapors in the drum igniting. The company reportedly has a close relationship with Mr. A, as he was a relative of the owner, although no formal employment contract was in place.

Authorities are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident, considering the possibility that flammable vapors from the drum led to the explosion. The police are also looking into the specifics of the employment relationship between Mr. A and the company. Given the serious nature of this workplace incident and its resulting fatality, it raises important questions about safety protocols and regulations within manufacturing environments, particularly those involving potentially hazardous materials.

This tragic event underscores the need for stricter enforcement of workplace safety measures in South Korean manufacturing plants, where incidents involving explosions and hazardous materials continue to pose risks. As the investigation proceeds, it will be critical for authorities to identify any lapses in safety practices that might have contributed to this incident, ensuring that similar accidents do not recur in the future.