Back on October 15 at approximately 6:20 AM, a female factory worker 'A' (23) died in an accident at a bread making factor after her body got caught in a sauce mixer. 

According to reports, the accident occurred when another worker briefly left the area, leaving 'A' by herself. 'A' was a young woman who began working at the factory 2 years ago. She was supporting her family, consisting of her mother and her younger brother, with her earnings. 

The bread making factory where the accident occurred belonged to SPC Group, a large conglomerate in the Korean food industry and the parent company to the global bakery chain 'Paris Baguette'. In particular, an investigation into this accident has revealed that the unfortunate death of the factory worker could have been prevented if adequate safety protocols were in place. 

Protest groups including employees of SPC Group have now banded together to raise their voices of anger against SPC Group. One labor union representative revealed during a protest, "Less than a week before this fatal accident, a similar accident occurred at another SPC Group factory. One worker sustained injuries after their hand became stuck in the mixer. However, when supervisors learned that the injured worker was a 3-month contract employee, they scolded the worker, then claimed that the company is not accountable for safety accidents for contract employees."

Furthermore, the representative claimed, "Many of us are required to sign forms indicating that we have received safety training at these facilities, when there was in fact no training or education involved. We are required to sign the same forms worth several monthly periods. We are working in unsafe, hazardous environments." 

Some media outlets have also reported that workers at the factory where the accident took place were required to continue working the day of the accident, as well as during the next few days that followed when police showed up to investigate the case. Fellow SPC Group employees are currently demanding technological improvements to factory machines, which continue operating even when lids are opened or when workers have to manually remove certain elements, as well as better safety regulations and protocol, more respectful working conditions, etc. 

South Koreans are also boycotting SPC Group products, including 'Paris Baguette' and 'Samlip' products, as well as overseas companies managed by SPC Group like 'Baskin Robbins', 'Dunkin' Donuts', etc. Netizens commented furiously online, "I will never eat products made by this corporation again in my life", "I hope this company gets ruined", "They need to be held accountable", and more.