In the case of a 19-year-old male employee who fell to his death from a transmission tower in Kamikatsu, Tokushima Prefecture, the bereaved family indicated its intention to sue Shikoku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution. The family said the company's explanation of the investigation was insufficient and made clear that it intended to establish the facts through court proceedings.
According to the bereaved family, which spoke to reporters at its home in Ishii, Tokushima Prefecture, Matsuoka Kazuki (松岡 一輝), who was 19 at the time of his death, fell to his death from a transmission tower in Kamikatsu. A document was reportedly found stating that he had been subjected to power harassment at work. In light of this, the family indicated its intention to sue Shikoku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution.
Regarding the investigation, including interviews with colleagues, the family received only a written response from the company through its representative stating that the matter was “under investigation.” The family says it has not received a satisfactory explanation or report. It also revealed that it was selecting a lawyer and preparing to file suit.
The day was the monthly anniversary of Matsuoka's death. His father said that the situation had not changed even after 1 month had passed since the fall, while his mother said that there was no longer any response when she spoke to his memorial portrait. The family criticized the company's response and stressed the need to establish the facts in court.