Explosion Kills 2 at Foxconn Plant

[YosemiteSam]

SHANGHAI—A large explosion ripped through a Foxconn high-tech plant in southwestern China Friday night, killing at least two people and suspending production at the facility.

Foxconn said the situation had been brought under control by the fire fighters and the "cause of the explosion is being investigated by local police." The company said it was cooperating with police and production at the site was suspended until the investigation was completed.

The facility, near Chengdu, is a manufacturing location for Apple Inc. and local media say it produces iPad tablets.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragedy at Foxconn's plant in Chengdu and our hearts go out to the victims and their families," an Apple spokesman said.
A statement from the Chengdu Municipal government said two people were confirmed dead and 16 injured, including three seriously. The government appeared to rule out foul play, saying the explosion didn't have a human factor.

Amateur video just after the explosion:

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[Yeagermeister]

SHANGHAI—A large explosion ripped through a Foxconn high-tech plant in southwestern China Friday night, killing at least two people and suspending production at the facility.

Foxconn said the situation had been brought under control by the fire fighters and the "cause of the explosion is being investigated by local police." The company said it was cooperating with police and production at the site was suspended until the investigation was completed.

The facility, near Chengdu, is a manufacturing location for Apple Inc. and local media say it produces iPad tablets.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragedy at Foxconn's plant in Chengdu and our hearts go out to the victims and their families," an Apple spokesman said.
A statement from the Chengdu Municipal government said two people were confirmed dead and 16 injured, including three seriously. The government appeared to rule out foul play, saying the explosion didn't have a human factor.

Amateur video just after the explosion:

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And just where were you at the time of the explosion?

 

[YosemiteSam]

And just where were you at the time of the explosion?

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[theogt]

What is it called when something goes beyond an obsession?

 

[big dog cowboy]

Do Chinese people always have a face mask handy just in case?

 

[tupperware]

FYI, Foxconn does more than produce boards for Apple.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/Brand.aspx?Brand=2136&Tpk=foxconn

 

[Dallas]

Do Chinese people always have a face mask handy just in case?

Isn't that the truth? Our asian community is gigantic in Anchorage, AK. I don't know why, but evertime you see a mask being worn, it's someone of asian decent.

They were them all over town, especially right now w/ high winds in the city. I get the dust and n mask thing, but it just looks silly.

 

[tomson75]

NYC.....you seriously need a hobby.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I didn't post this because it had anything to do with Apple.

Way to many conspiracy theorists here. They really need to get a hobby.

 

[casmith07]

What is it called when something goes beyond an obsession?

Rapture :laugh1:

 

[tupperware]

I didn't post this because it had anything to do with Apple.

Way to many conspiracy theorists here. They really need to get a hobby.

As I pointed out, Foxconn does way more than boards for Apple. Apparently everyone skipped that post.

 

[tomson75]

I didn't post this because it had anything to do with Apple.

Way to many conspiracy theorists here. They really need to get a hobby.

Pfft.....riiiiiiigght.

 

[theogt]

As I pointed out, Foxconn does way more than boards for Apple. Apparently everyone skipped that post.

The only reason anyone knows the name Foxconn is because of Apple. The articles mentions Apple several times. I think it's pretty obvious why the article was posted (and that reason being that nyc has a google alert for Apple news).

 

[SaltwaterServr]

In somewhat related news, 2 more people died in this explosion than the Rapture and radiation from the ***ashima reactors combined.

 

[theogt]

In somewhat related news, 2 more people died in this explosion than the Rapture and radiation from the ***ashima reactors combined.

:laugh2: