Very loud explosion which occurred at a factory owned by Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd., on Friday (20/05/2011) and then surprised many party not only in China but also became world news. This is because the local media call the factory is one central location production iPad 2 tablets made by Apple.
Two days after the explosion occurred, Foxconn, Sunday, has ensured the occurrence of the explosion at the plant located in Chengdu, Province Sinchuan and killed at least 3 people and injured 15 people workers. Six other minor injuries and outpatients. The team, led by local governments and authorities suggest the explosion in flammable material on the pipe at the plant location of the painting.
As a result of the blast, all operations that section has been temporarily discontinued. The production process also temporarily suspended. However, factory activity in other places continue to run normally as usual.
Both the Foxconn and Apple does not berkomnetar pengehentian about the impact on the supply of temporary factory iPad 2. Foxconn, which is part of Hon Hai, Taiwan, is one of the holders of the production contract from Apple for iPod, iPhone, or IPAD.
In recent years, Foxconn is highlighted by a number of workers have died mysteriously and in part estimated to commit suicide. It was suspected to pressure of work there that make the most depressed workers. Foxconn also briefly highlighted for employing minors. However, Foxconn recently tried to convince that its operations had been repaired by the rules and pay attention to the welfare of workers.