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Fatal Conveyor Belt Accident at SPC Factory Prompts Safety Investigations

A worker in her 50s died during routine maintenance at SPC's Siheung facility, triggering probes into potential safety violations and corporate accountability.

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Overview

  • The accident occurred on May 19, 2025, at an SPC-affiliated bread factory in Siheung, South Korea, during conveyor belt lubrication work.
  • The victim, a woman in her 50s, suffered fatal injuries after her upper body was caught in the conveyor belt; she was found separated from the machine with severe head trauma.
  • Authorities, including police and the labor ministry, are investigating the incident for possible violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.
  • SPC Group's factories have faced recurring deadly workplace accidents, with similar fatalities reported in 2022 and 2023 at other facilities.
  • Operations at the Siheung factory have been suspended as SPC cooperates with investigations into safety compliance and potential occupational negligence.