Another Fatal Accident at Gwangju Construction Site... Excavator Operator Dies

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] At around 9:03 a.m. on the 26th, an excavator overturned at the LH Happy Housing construction site in Dosan-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, resulting in one fatality.

According to the police, excavator operator A (50), who belonged to a subcontractor, lost balance while moving materials, causing the machine to overturn and trap him underneath.

He was immediately transported to the hospital but was reported dead.

The police believe the accident was caused by negligence and plan to investigate whether proper management and supervision were conducted to determine responsibility.

The apartment complex is scheduled for occupancy in June and consists of one building, seven floors, and 50 households.