The special investigation team of the South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that the Government has issued an order for Aricell to completely suspend all operations at its damaged plant in Hwaseong, 45 kilometers south of Seoul.
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So far, twenty-three workers, mostly foreigners, have died and eight others have been injured in the fire that destroyed the lithium battery manufacturing plant this week.
The three Aricell executives were booked on suspicion of violating the Occupational Safety and Health Law and the Serious Accident Penalty Law, said Min Gil-soo, head of the ministry’s team, noting that they could face sanctions if confirmed. any violation of the law through a prompt and thorough investigation.
The official also added that the ministry has asked about 500 battery manufacturing facilities across the country to carry out emergency safety inspections, with the aim of avoiding similar accidents.
Source: https://reporteasia.com/sociedad/2024/06/27/corea-sur-presenta-cargos-incendio-mortal-planta-baterias-litio/
