Explosion At Foxconn Factory Kills 2, Injures 16

Posted by Soulskill on Saturday May 21, 2011 @02:42AM 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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Kind of sad by Nidi62 · 2011-05-21 02:47 · Score: 5, Funny

Even the Foxconn buildings are trying to commit suicide now.

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Re:Begs the question... by Dunbal · 2011-05-21 03:09 · Score: 4, Funny

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

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