Public Report on Welder's High-Altitude Fall Causing Blindness in Both Eyes

According to media reports, on February 20, 2024, welder Li Jianfeng fell from a height while working at 河北鑫祥陶瓷有限公司 located in Gucheng Village, Gaoyi County, resulting in blindness in both eyes and neurological abnormalities, and he was assessed as having a first-degree visual disability. The report stated that the company had a "three-without" employment model with no labor contract, no social security, and no accident insurance. The work-related injury claim was rejected, and court mediation reduced the compensation of 410,000 yuan to only 74,400 yuan paid so far. The relevant worker was introduced through someone to the Gaoyi County Mingyao Kiln Equipment Technical Service Center and then sent to 河北鑫祥陶瓷有限公司 to engage in welding work.