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Explosion At Foxconn Factory Kills 2, Injures 16

Posted by Soulskill on from the don't-kill-yourself,-we'll-do-it-for-you dept.

arielCo writes "There are several reports in the news about an explosion in a Foxconn factory in Chengdu that manufactures the iPad 2, killing two workers and injuring another 16. 'The Chengdu Municipal government said the explosion occurred in Foxconn's "polishing plant" at around 7 p.m. Experts say it is likely a cleaning stage at the end of the production process after devices are assembled.' There's a short amateur video of the ensuing fire, taken during the evacuation. Apple said they are working with Foxconn to investigate."

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  1. Kind of sad by Nidi62 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Even the Foxconn buildings are trying to commit suicide now.

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    The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for it to be pitted against a slightly greater evil
  2. This is terrible to hear by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I've just ordered an iPad. I hope I don't get one that has been damaged by the explosion.

    1. Re:This is terrible to hear by Hognoxious · · Score: 1, Funny

      Don't worry, his Jobsiness (may his turtleneck never sag) foresaw this and ordained that they shall be available in black, so scorchmarks and soot won't show.

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      Confucius say, "Find worm in apple - bad. Find half a worm - worse."
  3. Begs the question... by Pollux · · Score: 2, Funny

    I suppose, if Apple is that much of a religion to Apple fans, then does that make these lost plant workers martyrs?

    1. Re:Begs the question... by Dunbal · · Score: 4, Funny

      And more importantly, do these martyrs get 72 free downloads from the App Store(tm)...

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  4. To all posts scored funny: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    People died. It's not funny,