2 Workers Injured by Broken Cable at SK Hynix Cheongju Construction Site
Two workers were injured when a cable broke at the SK Hynix Cheongju construction site. Inadequate cable management is presumed to be the primary cause, and thorough pre-work safety inspections and equipment management are essential on-site. Violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act may be reviewed.
Summary
Two workers were injured when a cable broke at the SK Hynix Cheongju construction site. This accident, which occurred at a construction site, is presumed to have been primarily caused by inadequate safety management of the cable being used for work. On-site practitioners must prevent similar accidents through thorough pre-work safety inspections and equipment management.
Incident Overview
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | Approximately 10:32 AM on the 17th |
| Location | SK Hynix P&T7 construction site in Cheongju Technopolis |
| Accident Type | Other (Cable breakage) |
| Damage | 2 workers injured |
Key Cause Analysis
Q. Why did this accident occur?
- Equipment: The direct cause was the breakage of the cable being used for work. This could be due to defects in the cable itself, aging, or improper installation.
- Management: The presumed causes include insufficient regular inspection and maintenance of the cable, absence of a procedure to check the cable's condition before work, or the use of a cable not suitable for the work environment. Negligence in work supervision and direction may also have contributed to the accident.
Why it's Dangerous On-Site
In actual construction sites, safety reviews of equipment and materials are often neglected due to pressures to shorten construction periods or reduce costs. Especially for commonly used materials like cables, their importance is often overlooked, and visual inspection is deemed sufficient. Furthermore, in complex construction sites, various tasks proceed simultaneously, so a problem in one task can affect other workers, increasing the importance of mutual safety management.
Prevention Checklist
- Visual inspection and confirmation of damage for all cables to be used before work
- Confirmation of compliance with cable tensile strength and allowable load standards
- Inspection of cable fastening and support status (prevention of fall, dropping hazards)
- Removal and organization of unnecessary cables within the work area
- Education of workers on cable-related safety rules and awareness of risks
- Work supervisors to use a pre-work safety checklist to eliminate hazards in advance
Related Laws
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (South Korea) Article 38: Employers shall take necessary measures to prevent industrial accidents that may occur to workers due to risks from machinery, tools, and other facilities.
- Serious Accidents Punishment Act (South Korea) Article 4: Business owners or responsible management personnel shall fulfill their safety and health securing obligations to prevent harm or danger to workers in the workplace.
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