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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. Backfire? by pecosdave · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Is this what happens when you make everyone sign no suicide contracts?

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  2. Keikaku doori... by DamienNightbane · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Somehow I doubt that this was an accident.

  3. Re:Broken society by h4rr4r · · Score: 3, Interesting

    The Ford Focus is a high-end car? Is the Ford Feista a high-end car?

    Cars are assembled closer to delivery points so they can be tailored for that market. The VW fox was designed for the South American market and is imported to Europe. Not because it is cheap, the Golf is produced in Germany. This because that is where the factory for them was built, since it was designed for the South American market. Imports to Europe came about after the car was a success in South America.