Exploitation and Safety Negligence: Formosa TV Drama 'Tofu Mother' Suffers Horrific Stunt Accident

On January 20, 2026, a major occupational safety accident erupted on the filming set of Formosa TV's (FTV) daily drama 'Tofu Mother' in Taoyuan. A stunt double, Mr. Su, suffered a life-threatening fall from height when executing an action sequence due to insufficient protective mats and a complete lack of safety netting. His head slammed directly onto the concrete floor, causing intracranial hemorrhage and multiple severe injuries, landing him in the ICU. Subsequent investigations by the Ministry of Labor and the labor inspection office exposed a shocking reality: the production unit not only severely violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act regarding protective gear but had also completely failed to enroll the stunt actor in statutory labor and occupational accident insurance. The incident sparked fierce nationwide condemnation from media unions and the public against major TV networks for exploiting grassroots crew, enabling sweatshop sets, and dodging legal liabilities through layered outsourcing.