Worker at factory suffers accident, dips into hot water, miraculously endures incident

Worker at Local Food Factory Sustains Severe Burns After Falling into Vat of Boiling Water, Requiring Rescue Efforts

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2025 September 12 . 11:51 AM

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Boiler mishap leaves factory laborer unscathed, miraculous recovery ensues

Worker at factory suffers accident, dips into hot water, miraculously endures incident

In an unfortunate incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, a 49-year-old man was injured at a local food manufacturing factory in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.

The man sustained severe burns on his lower body after falling into a container of boiling water while cleaning. The container was filled with water that was boiling at the time of the fall.

The Gongju Fire Station was immediately called to the scene to provide assistance. The authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the incident.

It is unclear if the safety law was violated in this incident. South Korea's industrial safety law requires automated machines to be stopped during maintenance or cleaning if they pose a safety risk.

The man's name has not been publicly disclosed, and the extent of his injuries is not considered life-threatening. The authorities are working diligently to gather more information about the incident.

The food manufacturing factory and the Gongju Fire Station are cooperating with the investigation to ensure a thorough understanding of what happened. The public will be updated as more information becomes available.