Monday, December 19th 2011
Apple Supplier Factory Explosion Injures 57 Workers, Could Affect iPad 2 Supply
Issues of labour-welfare and ethical-sourcing are back to haunt Apple, as one of its key foundry partners, Pegatron, reported an explosion at its facilities of Riteng Computer Accessory Company, Shanghai. The explosion injured 57 workers in all, hospitalising 23, while leaving 34 more with minor injuries. No deaths are reported so far. This facility manufactures the aluminum bodies of iPad 2, the incident is similar in nature to a previous one earlier this year, caused by improper exhaustion of combustible bi-products.
Pegatron CFO Charles Lin confirmed to the press, the number of people injured, the extant of their injuries, and what is being done. He went on to detail the current state of the facility. "The factory has not started operations yet. Part of the facility is still under pre-operation inspection and part is running trial production." Meanwhile, Apple expressed its condolences. In a statement, it said "Our hearts go out to the people who were hurt in Songjiang. We are working closely with Pegatron to understand the cause of this accident." This incident could affect supply of iPad 2.
Sources:
Reuters, MICGadget, Sina.com.cn
Pegatron CFO Charles Lin confirmed to the press, the number of people injured, the extant of their injuries, and what is being done. He went on to detail the current state of the facility. "The factory has not started operations yet. Part of the facility is still under pre-operation inspection and part is running trial production." Meanwhile, Apple expressed its condolences. In a statement, it said "Our hearts go out to the people who were hurt in Songjiang. We are working closely with Pegatron to understand the cause of this accident." This incident could affect supply of iPad 2.
16 Comments on Apple Supplier Factory Explosion Injures 57 Workers, Could Affect iPad 2 Supply
Didn't they used to be a subsidiary of ASUS?
Hope all can recover completely and quickly.
Peg'd it!
Yes - I know that was a terrible one liner.....
Looks like Apple employs some very dodgy factories to build their stuff. :shadedshu
Someone programs quite well with money
RAM has become stupidly cheap within the last year - watch out for the same thing happening there too :rolleyes:
Although I don't thinks it's going to deter people who want the product.
Milton strikes again! ;)
Best of luck