7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
A series of failures, including poor maintenance, design and oversight, have been blamed for a deadly explosion at an industrial plant in Baotou in China’s Inner Mongolia region earlier this year. In an official report released on Sunday, the Inner Mongolian emergency management department said the blast at the Baotou Steel Group’s plant that killed 10 people and injured 84 was the result of a…
A deadly explosion at a Baotou Steel Group plant in Inner Mongolia has exposed a series of failures, including poor maintenance, design and oversight, according to an official report. Ten people were killed and 84 injured in the blast which was caused by a corrosion leak in a steam storage pressure vessel. Debris spread over a 5km radius and disrupted local rail services.
The report criticized the plant, local authorities and district for inadequate safety management and response. Seven employees were arrested and 62 people, including officials, are recommended for disciplinary action. The plant manufactures rare earth metals used in railways, ships and military equipment. Baotou Steel Group has faced repeated safety violations.
The company reported 20 accidents between 2016 and 2022 resulting in 28 deaths, with many temporary corrective measures. The release of the report follows a series of industrial accidents in the region this year.
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