A flatulency leak at a Samsung semiconductor plant in Hwaseong , Korea , last night kill a worker — and local tidings sources are suggesting that a cover - up by Sammy could be behind the incident .
Yonhap News is reportingthat a 132 - Imperial gallon cooler of hydrofluoric acid commence leak last night at the plant . An initial leak plainly occurred at 11 pm , and then a subsequent leakage at 5 am , in total issuing 2.6 gallons of acid , primarily in gaseous variety . While the precise lodge of event remains unclear , it is indicate that Samsung then call a maintenance squad to specify the job , but did not report the incident to “ appropriate government ” until just after 3pm — an hr after a worker from the alimony squad died from exposure to the dot .
Four other doer were hospitalise , but are ostensibly now in full wellness . Samsung is being investigate to tax what encounter , and if the maintenance team were issued with appropriate safety equipment . [ Yohap News AgencyviaVerge ]
Image byopopododounder Creative Commons license
SamsungSemiconductors
Daily Newsletter
Get the best tech , science , and culture newsworthiness in your inbox daily .
word from the future , delivered to your present .
Please select your want newssheet and submit your email to advance your inbox .
You May Also Like
