1. 29 Sept 2023 Directive
| Authority | Kyūshū Regional Development Bureau |
|---|---|
| Law / type | Construction Business Act / Directive |
| Summary | On May 12, 2023, Nagasaki Ship Equipment Co., Ltd. and one of its employees were each issued a summary order by the Nagasaki Summary Court for a fine of 200,000 yen for violations of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, related to a fall accident at a construction site in Nagasaki City where subcontractor workers were injured during unloading scaffolding materials. The company was engaged as the main contractor for a condominium construction project. The incident involved a failure to implement necessary safety measures to prevent worker accidents. This violation is recognized as falling under Article 28, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the Construction Business Act. The Kyushu Regional Development Bureau has instructed the company to take measures to prevent recurrence, including promptly informing staff of the violation and penalties, strengthening safety management at construction sites, and conducting ongoing training and education on compliance with relevant laws. The company must also report in writing on the measures taken. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=kensetugyousya&EID=search&no=1293 |