A 60-year-old worker died after a gravestone fell on him during installation at a public park cemetery in Nam-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, on April 5.
Details of the Incident
The accident occurred around 3:42 p.m. when the man, identified only as A, became trapped under the heavy stone while working alone. Emergency responders rushed to the scene following a reports the site supervisor and transported him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Scene images captured the gravestone positioned over the location where the worker lay.
Worker’s Background and Circumstances
Facility managers confirm A handled welding and erection tasks on the hollow interior gravestone. Officials note he altered the setup shortly before the collapse occurred.
Police investigate the precise cause, focusing on equipment handling and structural changes to prevent similar tragedies.
