Worker in His 60s Dies While Dismantling Insulators on Transmission Tower in Hoengseong

A worker in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, died after being caught in a rope and striking a transmission tower while dismantling insulators in Bongmyeong-ri, Cheongil-myeon, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Province, at approximately 2:40 p.m. on June 13.

According to fire authorities, workers were using a winch to lower heavy objects at the transmission tower dismantling site at the time of the accident, and Mr. A was holding a rope on the opposite side.

As the object suddenly fell, the rope was pulled violently, causing Mr. A to be entangled and dragged about 10 meters before he struck the transmission tower.

Mr. A was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

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