A security guard who collapsed while working without air conditioning finally dies...It's not an employer's industrial accident. I'm angry
Jul 31, 2025
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According to Chinese media Jimu News and Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, Zhou, a 50-year-old security guard working at an apartment complex in Xi'an, China, suddenly collapsed and was taken to a hospital after having breakfast in the security room, but died.
His cause of death, which came to work an hour earlier than his official working hours, was a heart attack, and the temperature reached 33 degrees at the time.
The bereaved family argues that extreme heat may be one of the causes of death because air conditioners are not installed in the security office and accommodation.
According to reports, Zhou has been working at the complex for many years, and although a contract existed, it was confirmed that the employer did not pay social insurance premiums.
The dormitory where he lived was known to have 20 people living together in a space of less than 200㎡ (about 60 pyeong), and the lighting was dark and the hygiene conditions were very poor.
However, the company insisted that it was not an industrial accident because Mr. Zhou died before working hours, suggesting only small humanitarian consolation money instead of compensation.
A company manager stated that `the amount of compensation is much greater if it is recognized as industrial property,' but "However, depending on the results of the local government's industrial accident judgment, it may be liable."
He also added that he plans to install air conditioning in security rooms and dormitories in the future.
Zhou's daughter said her father received a commendation from the company for his work as a model service employee' and 'excellent worker' while he was alive, and that he worked very faithfully on a regular basis.
Apartment residents also expressed their condolences, saying Zhou is a kind and responsible person.
One resident has always helped the elderly and pregnant women. The children liked him, too."
The incident is receiving great attention with more than 15 million views on Chinese social media.
One netizen expressed anger, saying, `It's too much to say that it's not an industrial accident when you don't buy insurance and work in a place where there's no air conditioner,' while another criticized, `The responsible employee only came to work early, but the treatment is cold.'
Currently, Zhou's bereaved family has negotiated with the company several times and is waiting for local authorities to determine whether it is industrial accident.
According to China's industrial accident insurance regulations, deaths from acute illness while on duty or while performing work are considered industrial accidents, and bereaved families can claim funeral expenses, bereaved family compensation, and death compensation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
