Layn(SZ:002166) Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-11-04 05:49Core Viewpoint - The investigation into the "8·21" safety incident at Rhine Biotech revealed that the accident was caused by employee misconduct during operations, leading to a flash explosion due to improper equipment handling [1][2]. Group 1: Incident Details - The direct cause of the incident was identified as the operator failing to follow operational procedures, specifically not opening the vacuum pump valve and not securing all head clamps before starting the vacuum pump and hot water pump [1]. - The failure to create a negative pressure environment in the drying machine led to the expansion of steam and ethanol vapor, resulting in a high-pressure situation that caused the head to be ejected and ignited by static electricity, leading to a flash explosion [1]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - The Guilin Emergency Management Bureau imposed a fine of 600,000 yuan on Rhine Biotech as a result of the incident [1]. - Recommendations were made for legal penalties against responsible personnel, including the workshop supervisor, team leader, EHS specialist, and production director, while the deceased operator was exempt from accountability [1]. Group 3: Company Response and Future Actions - In response to the incident, Rhine Biotech has implemented several corrective measures, including a comprehensive safety hazard inspection, hiring external experts for diagnostic evaluations, and enhancing safety training for all employees [2]. - The company has established a dual verification mechanism for key equipment and initiated special governance for safety production [2]. - The affected drying workshop area is undergoing accelerated reconstruction, expected to be operational by early 2026, while other drying workshops will ensure production continuity, indicating that the incident and penalties will not significantly impact normal operations [2].