Worker in 30s Dies in Arm-Entrapment Accident at Kumho Tire's Gwangju Plant

On October 31, a worker in his 30s, identified as A, got his arm caught in machinery equipment at Kumho Tire's Gwangju plant in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju.

Following the accident, A was transported to a hospital but reportedly died.

Police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

The Gwangju Regional Employment and Labor Administration has also issued a work suspension order for the equipment involved and launched an investigation into potential violations of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.

(Photo: Yonhap News)
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