2014 Kunshan explosion

2014 Kunshan explosion
DateAugust 2, 2014
Time7:37 a.m. (UTC+8)[1]
LocationKunshan Zhongrong Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Kunshan, Jiangsu, China
CauseDust explosion[2]
Deaths146[3]
Non-fatal injuries114[3]

The 2014 Kunshan explosion (Chinese: 2014年昆山中荣工厂爆炸事故; pinyin: 2014 Nián Kūnshān Zhōngróng Gōngchǎng Bàozhà Shìgù) was a dust explosion that occurred at Zhongrong Metal Production Company, an automotive parts factory located in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, on 2 August 2014. As of December 30, 2014, the explosion killed 146 workers and injured 114 others.[3]

Event

A massive explosion occurred at the factory at 7:37 a.m. At the time, more than 260 people were present,[4] which was more than the usual number of employees working since overtime wages were doubled during the weekends.[4] 44 people died at the scene of the explosion, while another 31 died at local hospitals.[5] Five hospitals in Kunshan and nearby Suzhou treated over 180 wounded.[6] It is believed the explosion may have been caused by flames igniting metal polishing dust.[7]

References

  1. ^ 邢若宸 (2014-08-02). "江苏昆山工厂爆炸致已致65人死亡百人受伤". 新华社. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  2. ^ 刘梦 (2014-08-02). "江苏昆山中荣金属制品厂发生爆炸 系粉尘遇明火引发". 央广网. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  3. ^ a b c 央广 (2014-12-30). "国务院处理江苏昆山特大爆炸事故 副省长被记过". 中国广播网. Retrieved 2014-12-30.
  4. ^ a b "昆山爆炸事故:职工曾举报污染问题 但一直在生产". 新华网. 2014-08-02.
  5. ^ 新华社 (2014-08-02). "习近平指示全力救治昆山爆炸事故伤员". 凤凰网. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  6. ^ "China car parts plant blast kills 69, hurts 187"
  7. ^ Wen, Philip (2 August 2014). "Explosion at factory in China kills 65". smh.com.au. Retrieved 2 August 2014.