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Nanjing Iron and Steel Group

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Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2011

    '10·5' major blast furnace molten iron outflow accident kills 12

    On October 5, 2011, molten iron flowed out during the shutdown of No. 5 blast furnace at Nangang Ironmaking Plant, causing 12 deaths, 1 serious injury, and direct economic losses of 12.08 million yuan. The State Administration of Work Safety reported it as a major production safety responsibility accident; causes included insufficient anticipation in the shutdown plan, illegal command and operations, and inadequate safety management. The company was fined 1 million yuan, 13 responsible persons were disciplined, and 3 were transferred to judicial authorities.

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