In a tragic incident, a male worker lost his life after falling 70 meters down a slope in a quarry. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances symbolizing this fatal incident, and preliminary findings suggest potential safety measure lapses. The incident took place in a remote part of the country, and the identification details of the man are currently unknown.
In Japan, such accidents attract significant attention and evoke a call for stricter safety standards in the workplace. The Japanese society values every life and has stringent laws for occupational safety. Workers' life safety is a high priority in Japan, and all accidents are treated very seriously, often leading to extensive changes in policy and law enforcement.
The U.S. and the EU record similar incidents with some frequency, predominantly in the industrial and construction sectors. These regions also prioritize occupational safety, imposing strict regulations to prevent such accidents, and administering considerable penalties when those standards are breached.