Sinochem Group apologizes

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On November 30, ** in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province held a press conference on the \"11·28\" explosion incident to announce the preliminary findings of the investigation into the cause of the accident. In the afternoon, Sinochem Group Co., Ltd. issued an apology statement regarding the explosion incident in Zhangjiakou. At the same time, the editor noticed that the homepage of its official website has turned black and white. On November 30, ** in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province held a press conference on the \"11·28\" explosion incident to announce the preliminary findings of the investigation into the cause of the accident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the deflagration accident was caused by a leak in the vinyl chloride gas tank at Hebei Shenghua Chemical Co., Ltd., which is part of Sinochem Group. The leaked vinyl chloride spread to the roads outside the factory, where it came into contact with an open flame and resulted in a deflagration. At present, 15 responsible persons from the involved company have been taken into custody by the police. That afternoon (the 30th), Sinochem Group Co., Ltd. issued an apology statement regarding the explosion incident in Zhangjiakou. The statement said the company is “profoundly saddened and ashamed” by this accident, and added that it will thoroughly investigate the causes of the incident, take responsibility for it, handle the follow-up matters properly, enforce laws, regulations and discipline in taking action and holding those responsible accountable, and cooperate fully in providing treatment for the injured. https://mpt.135editor.com/mmbiz_png/wlCrBZoK8HHQ5kz2wKhrUnYd41wLD7UWWzwoemEEQOX9mLzicUzI89en4UVOibL4QN0Hr8PV4qA0Hh5C8Pa4pduQ/640?wx_fmt=png Apology regarding the explosion incident on November 28th Early in the morning on November 28th, an explosion occurred near Shenghua Chemical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Shenghua Company) in Dacangai Town, Qiaodong District, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. The accident investigation team has preliminarily determined that the direct cause of the deflagration accident was a leak in the vinyl chloride gas tank owned by Shenghua Company, which is part of Sinochem New Materials Co., Ltd. The leaked vinyl chloride spread to the roads outside the factory area, where it came into contact with an open flame, resulting in a deflagration that caused severe casualties. We are deeply saddened and ashamed by this. We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased and their families, offer our sincerest sympathies to all those who were injured and their families, and apologize profoundly to the people of Zhangjiakou and to the people of whole country. We will do our utmost to assist in saving the injured and do everything possible to minimize losses. This accident reveals serious shortcomings in our safety management. We will conduct a thorough reflection, identify the root causes of the accident, take responsibility for it, carry out necessary follow-up actions, handle the matter in accordance with laws, regulations and discipline by holding those responsible accountable, and work together with **to ensure proper treatment for the injured. Once again, I offer my condolences to the deceased and my apologies to the public. China National Chemical Corporation, November 30, 2018. The editor noticed that the homepage of China National Chemical Corporation’s official website has turned black and white. According to its official website, Sinochem Group is a state-owned enterprise established on the basis of enterprises formerly under the Ministry of Chemical Industry. It is China’s largest chemical company, ranking 167th among the world’s top 500 companies. It has 160,000 employees, and its business areas include new chemical materials and specialty chemicals, basic chemicals, petroleum processing, agricultural chemicals, tire rubber, and chemical equipment. As of now, there has been no change in the number of casualties from the explosion incident on November 28 in Zhangjiakou. Of the 22 injured, 10 are being treated in Zhangjiakou and 8 in Beijing; 4 patients with minor injuries have been discharged, and the overall condition of the injured is relatively stable. As of 15:00 on November 30, the DNA laboratory of the Criminal Investigation Brigade of Zhangjiakou Public Security Bureau had completed DNA testing on 20 deceased individuals ； DNA testing for the remaining 3 deceased is still in progress. Compiled from: Beijing Daily, official website of Sinochem Group Co., Ltd., Xinhua News Agency, @ZhangjiakouRelease