[E-Daily Reporter Kim Ji-woo ] A worker from an outside contractor performing roof repair work at a Coca-Cola Beverages logistics center fell to his death. The Ministry of Employment and Labor issued a partial work suspension order at the accident site.

LG H&H(051900)announced on the 12th that a serious accident occurred at the Changwon Logistics Center of its subsidiary, Coca-Cola Beverages, in which a worker employed by an outside contractor fell to his death while performing roof repair work.

According to Coca-Cola Beverages, the accident occurred around 1:00 p.m. on the 11th at the logistics center in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province. A worker performing roof repair work fell from a height of approximately 6.7 meters and was transported to a nearby hospital, but later died.

Coca-Cola Beverages reported the accident to the Ministry of Employment and Labor on the day it occurred and is complying with the partial work suspension order issued by the Yangsan Branch of the Busan Regional Employment and Labor Office.

The exact circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation by relevant authorities. Coca-Cola Beverages issued a statement in the name of its CEO, saying, “We pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased, who passed away in this tragic accident, and extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family.”

The company added, “We will cooperate fully with all investigations by the relevant authorities and do our utmost to prevent a recurrence and implement follow-up measures,” and “We will maintain close communication with the contractor and spare no effort in providing support to the bereaved family.”