An accident occurred at Marugame Factory in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 11:56 a.m.
Details of the Accident
The incident, which occurred at a major shipyard’s Marugame Factory, involved workers using a crane to lift and assemble large hull blocks. Specifically, a hull block measuring 23.6m x 5.1m x 2.5m was being placed on top of a larger 23.6m x 8.1m x 2.5m block.
According to a disclosure from the shipyard on July 15, after the hoist was removed from the lifted hull block, for reasons yet to be determined, the entire block began to tilt and eventually collapsed. This sudden collapse caused seven employees who were working on or near the hull block to fall or be thrown from the structure, resulting in injuries.
Injuries Sustained
Among the seven injured workers, local police reported the following:
- A 22-year-old male worker suffered fractures to his pelvis and other parts of his body.
- A 33-year-old male worker sustained a fractured heel bone and was reported to be in a serious condition.
- Of the remaining five individuals, one was suspected to have a broken arm.
- The other four suffered contusions or sprains.
All injured workers were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Investigation and Apology
Local police are currently investigating the full circumstances and cause of the accident to understand why the hull block tilted and collapsed.
The shipbuilding company has extended its sincere sympathy to those injured in the accident and issued an apology for the significant inconvenience and concern caused to all involved parties. The company has stated its commitment to cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
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Source: iMarine
