{"id":2345,"date":"2024-12-23T19:02:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T19:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=2345"},"modified":"2024-12-23T19:02:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T19:02:15","slug":"9000-ton-block-falls-at-south-korean-shipyard-leaving-one-dead-another-seriously-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=2345","title":{"rendered":"9,000-Ton Block Falls At South Korean Shipyard Leaving One Dead & Another Seriously Injured"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
9,000-Ton Block Falls At South Korean Shipyard Leaving One Dead & Another Seriously Injured<\/div>\n

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A subcontractor has died, and another has been seriously injured after a 9,000-ton block fall at the world\u2019s largest shipbuilding company, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea.<\/p>\n

The tragic accident occurred when the workers were helping to move the topside of a floating production unit (FPU) weighing about 9,000 tons (8,100 metric toned). Both workers, aged around 60 and 50, were senior managers.<\/p>\n

According to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), the accident happened when part of the offshore structure unexpectedly collapsed during the move.<\/p>\n

The exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation.<\/p>\n

The topside in question is part of the Shenandoah floating production system, being built for Beacon Offshore Energy. The unit, valued at $578 million, is set to be delivered later this year to the Gulf of Mexico.<\/p>\n

HD HHI expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and extended condolences to the family of the deceased.<\/p>\n

A company spokesperson said that they are fully cooperating with authorities, including the Ministry of Employment and Labour, the police, and other relevant agencies, to find the cause of the incident.<\/p>\n

In a separate incident, just days later another worker in his 30s died after falling 12 meters while working at HD Hyundai Mipo shipyard in Ulsan.<\/p>\n

The worker, identified only as \u201cA,\u201d was in the process of lowering materials to the floor when he lost his balance and fell.<\/p>\n

Despite being rushed to the hospital and undergoing emergency surgery, the worker passed away due to his serious injuries.<\/p>\n

The incident marks the first serious accident at HD Hyundai Mipo in over eight years, with the last major accident occurring in November 2016.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Employment and Labour confirmed that the worker was wearing a safety helmet and harness at the time of the fall, but investigations are still ongoing to determine whether the worker was properly secured with a safety hook as required by safety protocols.<\/p>\n

HD Hyundai Mipo has expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and assured that they are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n

The company also vowed to enhance its safety measures to prevent further accidents.<\/p>\n

Reference: biz.chosun<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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