There have already been many fatal accidents related to snow removal this season.

According to NHK's summary, at least 28 people have died by the 6th, and accidents such as being caught in snowfall or falling during the "snow unloading" of the roof are particularly noticeable.


In the past, more than 100 people died during the winter, so great care must be taken.

Already a lot in heavy snow areas

NHK summarized the fatal accidents related to snow removal such as snow removal, and found that at least 28 people were killed nationwide between December 15th and 6th at 3:00 pm.



A 74-year-old man who had been snowing down the roof in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, fell and died on the 5th, often in Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Niigata Prefecture, where heavy snow has already fallen.



On the 4th, an 85-year-old woman, who was believed to have been removing snow, was found buried in the snow under the eaves of her house in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead.

Accident situation Most snowfall

By accident situation,


9 people were most often involved in snowfall from the roof,


followed


by 7 people who fell on the roof or from the ladder, and


▽ underlay of the snowplow. There are 4 people and so on.



In addition, there were many cases in which an elderly person was working alone and was involved in an accident and was found by a family member who returned home.

More than 100 people can die

According to the "Fire and Disaster Management Agency" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, most of the fatalities due to snow occurred during snow removal.


▽ From November 2018 to May 2019, 40 people


became heavy snow on the Sea of ​​Japan side. From November 2017 to March 2018, 102 people died.

Precautions for removing snow

When removing snow, such as removing snow, work with two or more people, and take sufficient measures such as wearing a helmet and lifeline before doing so without difficulty.



Also, be careful not to pass under the eaves so that the snow that has accumulated on the roof may suddenly fall and you will not get caught in it.



In particular, if you step on the "Yukipi" that protrudes from the roof, you may fall down with the snow, and it is easy for the snow to fall, so be careful.