Minister Kim Young-hoon of the Ministry of Employment and Labor conducted an unannounced inspection on the 21st at a paper product manufacturing establishment in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, where nine occupational accidents had occurred over the past two years.
This establishment has seen nine occupational accidents, including fires, explosions, entrapments, and collisions since 2023. The paper product manufacturing sector is considered a high-risk industry where various types of occupational accidents, such as fires, explosions, entrapments, and collisions, can occur during the processes of transporting raw materials, producing fabrics, and high-temperature drying.
The inspection revealed multiple violations of mandatory safety measures, including the absence of protective covers on rotating bodies and inadequate safety railings. In response, the ministry issued corrective instructions.
Minister Kim said, "It is a serious issue that preventive safety measures remain insufficient at an establishment where accidents continue to occur like this," and added, "Even for establishments that have been inspected once, I will continuously visit the sites to ensure safety is properly secured."