1. 26 Jan 2023 Directive
| Authority | Ehime Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Law / type | Construction Business Act / Directive |
| Summary | Kabushiki Kaisha Tōken Setsu and its representative director were involved in a fatal accident at a construction site in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, on June 24, 2022. A worker was killed after contact with an excavator. Despite the risk of contact during operation, the company did not assign a guide or take necessary safety measures to prevent danger from machinery. On December 1, 2022, the company was issued a summary fine by the Uwajima Summary Court for violating the Industrial Safety and Health Act. This incident constitutes a violation of Article 28, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the Construction Business Act. The prefecture issued a directive requiring the company to ensure compliance with relevant laws, strengthen safety management systems, and report measures taken, as part of the enforcement action. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=kensetugyousya&EID=search&no=805 |