Explosion at polyester plant in Taiwan kills two
Taiwanese materials maker Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has apologised over an explosion at its Hsinchu factory on February 6, which resulted in two deaths and the hospitalisation of 19 others.
The accident was caused by a leak in the insulated pipeline of the polyester staple fibre production line, it said, and nine remain in hospital.
FENC said in a statement: “The company shall fully support the families of the deceased employees with funeral arrangements and provide appropriate compensation. For hospitalised employees, dedicated staff have been assigned to assist their families with medical care around the clock. Additionally, FENC is extending its solicitude and care to other injured employees to aid in their recovery.”
Taiwan’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has suspended operations at the plant, which has an annual polyester production capacity of 400,000 tons.
The group will conduct a review and implement necessary improvements in response to this accident, it added.
