Police and the labor ministry raided a battery maker and workforce suppliers Wednesday as they ratcheted up probes into a deadly fire that killed 23 workers. On Monday, lithium battery maker Aricell in Hawseong, south of Seoul, was engulfed by fire that killed as many as 23 employees, mostly foreigners. Eight others were also injured in the fire. Police and the labor ministry are probing what could be the deadliest industrial accident as the casualties had ballooned because of suspected safety violations. Meanwhile, the labor ministry's special investigation team said the government issued an order for Aricell to completely suspend the entire operations of its plant. The three Aricell officials were booked on suspicion of violating the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. They may face punishment if any violation of the law is confirmed through a prompt and thorough investigation. Source: Yonhap News Agency
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