Fatal Accident: Industrial Robot Crushes Worker to Death in South Korean Distribution Center

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A worker was crushed to death by an industrial robot at a vegetable packaging plant in South Korea. The police are investigating whether the machine had potential defects or safety issues. The robot's sensors are designed to identify boxes, and it is believed that the man's proximity to the robot with a box triggered the machine's reaction. This incident highlights the need for workplace safety measures and accident investigations in relation to industrial robots.
Topics:world#accident-investigation#human-error#industrial-robot#south-korea#technology#workplace-safety
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