Case studies
A worker died during roof work at Korea Zinc’s Onsan No. 2 plant on 16 September 2026. Reporting based on the company disclosure described a broken rooflight and failure of a safety-belt rope.
An explosion and fire during press dismantling in Gyeongju on 8 September 2026 reportedly killed one worker and seriously injured two.
A worker died after falling while preparing for painting at the Shaheen project on 3 September 2026. Protection needs to cover setup and movement, not only the painting itself.
A worker died after soil and concrete collapsed at the Shaheen project in Ulsan on 26 June 2026. Excavation and removal tasks need to consider support beyond the immediate work point.
Three people died and three were injured in the 26 May 2026 collapse at the Seosomun overpass demolition site in Seoul. Inspectors and people below the work were among those affected.
A worker was reported found dead inside a drum at the Shaheen project on 25 May 2026. The company-disclosure account said the cause was under investigation; it did not establish asphyxiation.