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Gansu Jiu Steel Group Hongxing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.

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  1. 2016

    Major fire at Jiugang Hongxing's Xigou limestone mine on Aug 16; blind rescue efforts expanded casualties

    On August 16, 2016, a major fire occurred at the Xigou limestone mine of Gansu Jiu Steel Group Hongxing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., killing nine workers by poisoning and suffocation; after the accident, blind on-site rescue efforts caused three more rescue workers to die and 16 to be injured. Impact and handling: the General Office of the former State Administration of Work Safety issued a notice requiring serious accountability for the accident unit and relevant responsible persons, and warning education and hazard inspections at non-coal mines nationwide. Progress: official accident notice. Entity involved: Gansu Jiu Steel Group Hongxing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. Scope: Jiugang Hongxing's Xigou limestone mine (Zhangye).

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