The labor authorities have initiated a forced investigation into the fire and explosion at Daewon Industry's factory in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, which resulted in the deaths of three workers.
On September 3, the Cheonan branch of the Daejeon Regional Employment and Labor Office announced that it is conducting a joint search with the Chungcheongnam-do Police Agency at Daewon Industry's headquarters in Cheonan and its office in Seoul.
About 40 personnel, including labor inspectors and police, are involved in the search. Investigators plan to secure computers and mobile phones from relevant parties to determine the cause of the fire and whether the employer adhered to safety regulations.
They will particularly focus on whether fire prevention measures and evacuation protocols were properly implemented, as well as the establishment of a safety and health management system.
Earlier, at 11:42 a.m. on August 28, a fire and explosion occurred at the Daewon Industry factory in the Dongnam District of Cheonan, resulting in the deaths of three employees. Another worker suffered second-degree burns over their body and was transported to a hospital.
The Cheonan branch formed a dedicated investigation team of 15 members on the day of the incident. They will investigate potential violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accident Punishment Act based on the materials secured.
The Labor Ministry has stated that it will actively utilize forced investigations, including searches and arrests, in cases of major fatal accidents or when minimal safety regulations are not followed, leading to repeated incidents of the same nature.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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