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

    Even the Foxconn buildings are trying to commit suicide now.

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  3. Just because by mrcvp · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The worst thing about this story it that it would probably be unnoticed if it happened at any other factory in china. But now it's Foxconn and iPad 2 so now it's interesting.