Accident case analysis: one question per Monday (19) – +3 wealth for participation, plus an additional 1–14 wealth for correct answers

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On September 8, 2008, a particularly severe dam failure occurred at the 980 Gou tailings pond of Xinta Mining Co., Ltd. in Xiangfen County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province, resulting in 277 deaths, 4 people missing, 33 injuries, and direct economic losses of 96.16 million yuan. This is an accident resulting from illegal construction and production, as well as the unauthorized discharge of tailings. 113 persons responsible for the accident were held accountable. 　　Based on the above scenario, answer the following question: 1. In accordance with the Provisions on the Reporting, Investigation, and Handling of Production Safety Accidents (State Council Order No. 493), the level of this accident is: ( ). 　　A. Extraordinarily serious accident B. Serious accident C. Major accident D. Relatively serious accident E. Ordinary accident 2. In accordance with the Provisions on the Reporting, Investigation and Handling of Production Safety Accidents (State Council Order No. 493), this accident shall be investigated by ( 　　). 　　A. State Council B. SASAC C. Provincial People’s Government where the accident occurred D. Municipal People’s Government at the district level where the accident occurred E. County People’s Government where the accident occurred 3. In accordance with the Provisions on the Reporting, Investigation and Handling of Production Safety Accidents (State Council Order No. 493), when reporting this accident, it should be reported level by level to ( ). 　　A. The State Council’s departments responsible for supervision and management of work safety, as well as other departments with responsibilities in this area B. The provincial people’s governments’ departments responsible for supervision and management of work safety, as well as other departments with relevant responsibilities C. The municipal people’s governments’ departments responsible for supervision and management of work safety, as well as other departments with relevant responsibilities D. The county-level people’s governments’ departments responsible for supervision and management of work safety, as well as other departments with relevant responsibilities E. The State Council. 4. If technical expertise is required during the investigation of this accident, then which option is correct? (　　 ) 　　A. The accident investigation team shall entrust a unit with the **required qualifications to carry out technical assessments. B. If necessary, the accident investigation team can conduct the technical assessments itself. C. If necessary, the accident investigation team can directly organize experts to carry out the technical assessments. D. The time required for technical assessments is included in the duration of the accident investigation. E. The time required for technical assessments is not included in the duration of the accident investigation. 5. Which of the following statements regarding the deadlines for submitting and approving the accident investigation report are correct? ( ) 　　A. The accident investigation report shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of the accident. B. The accident investigation report shall be submitted within 60 days from the date of the accident. C. Under special circumstances, with the approval of the people’s authority responsible for the accident investigation, the deadline for submitting the report may be extended appropriately, but the extension shall not exceed 30 days. D. The people’s authority responsible for the accident investigation shall issue a decision within 15 days from the date of receiving the accident investigation report. E. The people’s authority responsible for the accident investigation shall issue a decision within 30 days from the date of receiving the accident investigation report. 6. What should be included in the accident investigation report submitted by the accident investigation team? (　　 ) 　　A. Overview of the unit where the accident occurred: China Examination Network B. Course of the accident and efforts to carry out rescue operations C. Casualties and economic losses resulting from the accident D. Causes of the accident and its nature E. Determination of responsibilities for the accident and suggestions regarding actions to be taken against those responsible 7. If the total capacity of this tailings pond is 1.5 million m3 and the height of the dam is 30 m, then this tailings pond (　　 ). 　　A. Does not constitute a major hazard source B. Constitutes a major hazard source C. No emergency rescue plan is required D. An emergency rescue plan needs to be developed E. Regular testing, evaluation, and monitoring are necessary 【Answers】 1.A 2.A 3.AE 4.ACE 5.BE 6.ABDE 7.BDE