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Industrial Accident Status
Fatalities Trending Up
In terms of industry and size, the construction sector saw a decrease of 45 fatalities for businesses with less than 5 billion KRW,
while there was an increase of 7 fatalities for those with more than 5 billion KRW. In the manufacturing sector, there was an increase
of 14 fatalities for businesses with fewer than 50 employees and a decrease of 15 fatalities for those with 50 or more employees.
Status of Industrial Accidents (Number of Incidents and Fatalities)
| Category | Total | Construction | Manufacturing | Other Industries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Fatalities (people) |
Year 2022 | 644 | 341 | 171 | 132 |
| Year 2023 | 598 | 303 | 170 | 125 | |
| Change | △46 | △38 | △1 | △7 | |
| Change Rate | △7.1 | △11.1 | △0.6 | △5.3 | |
| Number of Fatal Incidents (cases) | Year 2022 | 611 | 328 | 163 | 120 |
| Year 2023 | 584 | 297 | 165 | 122 | |
| Change | △27 | △31 | +2 | +2 | |
| Change Rate | △4.4 | △9.5 | +1.2 | +1.7 | |
Effects of the Serious Accident Reduction Roadmap
It appears that various factors, including overall economic conditions, the implementation effects of the
"Serious Accident Reduction Roadmap," and the continuous expansion of occupational accident prevention budgets, have had a combined impact.
By Industry
Expansion of the Serious Accident Punishment Act
Since January 27, 2024, the Serious Accident Punishment Act has been expanded to include companies with fewer than 50 employees.
To facilitate the swift establishment and implementation of safety and health management systems, we will provide focused consulting,
training, technical guidance, and financial support based on the 'Industrial Safety Comprehensive Diagnosis’ initiative.
By Industry
[Source: 2023 Occupational Accident Status Supplementary Statistics,Preliminary results announcement of the "Occurrence of Fatal Accidents Subject to Investigation”]
