Ourhome, a Korean food service company, is under investigation following a fatal accident at its Yongin factory. A 30-year-old male employee, Mr. A, was involved in an accident on May 4th and tragically passed away on May 9th. ๐ฅ
The Incident
On May 4th around 11 AM, Mr. A got his neck caught in a fish cake cooling machine at the Ourhome Yongin factory in Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. He was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest but unfortunately did not survive. ๐
Police Investigation
Police have executed a search and seizure warrant at the Ourhome Yongin factory to investigate potential violations of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Ourhome has stated that they are fully cooperating with the investigation. ๐
Ourhome’s Response
Gu Mi-hyun, the CEO of Ourhome, released a statement expressing condolences and stating that the company is providing full support to the bereaved family. She also emphasized that Ourhome is actively cooperating with authorities to determine the exact cause of the accident and will implement measures to prevent future incidents. ๐
“I offer my deepest condolences to the deceased. As CEO, I am devastated by this tragic accident that should never have happened. The company is mobilizing all its resources to support the bereaved family and is actively cooperating with related agencies to determine the exact cause of the accident. We will faithfully cooperate with all investigations, do our best to take necessary measures, and thoroughly establish and implement measures to prevent such accidents from happening again.” – Gu Mi-hyun, CEO of Ourhome
Key Takeaways
- Worker fatality at Ourhome Yongin factory.
- Police investigation into potential violations of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.
- Ourhome cooperating with the investigation and offering support to the family.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities continue their work. ๐ง
From : https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0013183716?sid=101
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