9 months ago
South Korea Power Plant Collapse: 3 Dead, 2 Feared Dead, 2 Missing
Imagine a really tall, old chimney at a power plant that was being taken down.
While workers were cutting metal supports to help it fall safely, something went wrong.
The chimney collapsed, trapping several workers inside.
Sadly, three workers died, and two others are feared to have also died in the rubble.
Two more workers are still missing, and rescuers are trying hard to find them.
The chimney was built a long time ago and wasn't being used anymore.
Officials are now trying to figure out exactly why it fell down and if the safety rules were followed.
Three workers died and two are feared dead after a boiler tower collapse at a power plant in Ulsan, South Korea.
Two additional workers remain unaccounted for following the incident.
The collapse occurred at a power plant operated by Korea East-West Power Co.
The boiler tower, built in 1981, was being demolished when the accident happened.
An investigation into the cause is underway, with preliminary theories pointing to issues during the demolition process.
- Who
- Workers from a subcontractor commissioned to dismantle a boiler tower at a power plant.
- What
- A boiler tower collapsed, trapping workers.
- Where
- Ulsan, South Korea, at a power plant of the Ulsan branch of Korea East-West Power Co.
- When
- Friday (previous day to report)
- Why
- Possible cause being investigated; industry experts suggest a heavier load on one side of the structure during demolition work, possibly related to cutting steel supports for blasting.
Key facts
- Location
- Ulsan, South Korea
- Company
- Korea East-West Power Co. (Ulsan branch)
- Structure
- Boiler tower (built 1981, 60m tall)
- Status of Structure
- Under demolition after use stopped in 2021
- Incident Date
- Friday (previous day to report)
Quotes
Kim Jeong-sik
an official at the Ulsan Nambu fire station
“A rescue worker injected him with painkillers and took measures to keep him warm, but he eventually passed away”
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