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Samsung Apologizes For Workers' Leukemia

Posted by Soulskill on from the some-jobs-are-really-awful dept.

itwbennett writes: "In an emailed statement, Samsung offered its 'sincerest apology' for the sickness and deaths of some of its workers, vowing to compensate those affected and their families. So far there have been 26 reported victims of blood cancers who worked in Samsung's Gi-Heung and On-Yang semiconductor plants. Ten have died. Other alleged workplace-related illnesses include miscarriages, infertility, hair loss, blood disorders, kidney troubles and liver disease."

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  1. Cue typical Slashdot response by royallthefourth · · Score: 2, Interesting

    "If they don't like cancer, they're free to find another job!"

  2. I'm curious by synapse7 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    How was it contracted?

  3. Isn't it a bit ironic by Mr+D+from+63 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Multiple confirmed cancer/disease cases directly attributed to the Giheung facility where solar cells are produced. Clean energy for all!