According to reports on October 21, 2023, a tragic incident occurred at a factory in southern China, resulting in an explosion that claimed at least six lives.
A devastating explosion occurred on October 20 in a factory workshop. The death toll was raised to six when four individuals were initially reported missing but were later found dead, as reported by the local Chinese media sources.
The explosion site in Pingguo, Guangxi Province, was determined to be a recycled aluminium casting workshop, as confirmed by China's state broadcaster CCTV. It was determined that the explosion was caused by high-temperature molten aluminium.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the leakage of high-temperature molten aluminium triggered the blast into a cooling pool during the aluminium rod casting process. While further investigations were ongoing, rescue operations were concluded on October 21.
Molten aluminium can exhibit explosive reactions when it unexpectedly makes contact with a moist or submerged solid surface.
Despite receiving stringent directives from the central government to enhance safety in factories, power plants, and mines, China still experiences a high frequency of industrial accidents. Nonetheless, the persistent issue of inadequate enforcement of safety standards remains a cause for concern.
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