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The 2014 Kunshan explosion (Chinese: 2014年昆山中荣工厂爆炸事故; pinyin: 2014 Nián Kūnshān Zhōngróng Gōngchǎng Bàozhà Shìgù) was a dust explosion that occurred at Zhongrong Metal Production Company, an automotive parts factory located in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, on 2 August 2014. As of December 30, 2014, the explosion killed 146 workers and injured 114 others.

Event

A massive explosion occurred at the factory at 7:37 a.m. At the time, more than 260 people were present, which was more than the usual number of employees working since overtime wages were doubled during the weekends. 44 people died at the scene of the explosion, while another 31 died at local hospitals. Five hospitals in Kunshan and nearby Suzhou treated over 180 wounded. It is believed the explosion may have been caused by flames igniting metal polishing dust.

References

1. 邢若宸 (2014-08-02). "江苏昆山工厂爆炸致已致65人死亡百人受伤". 新华社. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
2. 刘梦 (2014-08-02). "江苏昆山中荣金属制品厂发生爆炸 系粉尘遇明火引发". 央广网. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
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• 2014 disasters in China
• 2014 industrial disasters
• August 2014 events in China
• Dust explosions
• Explosions in 2014
• History of Suzhou
• Industrial fires and explosions in China
• Kunshan