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Auto parts worker dies after being caught in machinery

Published: 08 Apr. 2026, 19:18

An ambulance drives through the street. on Feb.26. [YONHAP]

A worker died after being caught in machinery at an auto parts factory in South Gyeongsang, police said Wednesday.

The accident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday at a facility in Haman County, South Gyeongsang, according to the Haman police precinct.

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The worker was transported to a hospital after a co-worker reported the incident but was pronounced dead.

The person is believed to have been performing finishing and polishing work in a production process largely handled by robots when the accident occurred.

The factory is subject to the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, as it is reported to have five or more employees. The law, which took effect in early 2022, imposes criminal penalties — including at least one year in prison or fines of up to 1 billion won ($677,000) — on business owners and executives.

Police are investigating factory officials to determine whether there was professional negligence and to establish the exact circumstances of the accident.

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BY JEONG HYE-JEONG [[email protected]]