An industrial accident fatality has occurred.

Hello, here is the answer regarding industrial accident fatalities.

When an industrial accident fatality occurs, the bereaved family may separately file a civil damages claim against the employer (industrial accident damages lawsuit).

This applies when the employer has violated safety obligations, supervisory duties, etc. under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, resulting in a fatal accident.

Even if you, as the questioner, have confirmed through CCTV that the worker was careless or violated safety rules, the courts generally first examine whether the employer fulfilled the safety measures and educational duties.

In particular, for dangerous machines such as press machines, the obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act regarding installation of protective devices, operation training, and supervision of compliance with safety rules during work are strengthened.

If these are neglected, there is a high possibility that the employer's negligence will be recognized.

The bereaved family's claim for damages may include mental damages (consolation money), lost income, and funeral expenses, and may amount to claims of hundreds of millions of won.

In addition, in the case of an industrial accident fatality, criminal punishment must also be addressed alongside damages.

If an industrial accident fatality occurs due to the employer's occupational negligence, imprisonment of up to 7 years or a fine of up to 100 million won may be imposed.

In your current situation, we recommend obtaining the assistance of an attorney specialized in industrial accidents and serious disasters to analyze the circumstances of the accident, review the scope of legal liability, and prepare a systematic defense strategy.