Core Points - Longbai Group's subsidiary, Longbai Xiangyang Titanium Industry, was fined 1.49 million yuan due to a flash explosion accident that occurred on September 2, 2025, resulting in 5 fatalities and 1 injury, with direct economic losses amounting to 6.4816 million yuan [2][3] - The accident was attributed to violations in safety management, specifically due to a reaction between sulfuric acid and desalinated water, which led to the accumulation of hydrogen gas and subsequent explosion [2] - The company has acknowledged the incident and is undertaking comprehensive safety inspections and training to prevent future occurrences, asserting that the penalty will not significantly impact its overall operations or financial status [3] Summary by Sections Incident Details - The flash explosion occurred at 19:02 on September 2, 2025, in Workshop 4 of Longbai Xiangyang, leading to 5 deaths and 1 injury [2] - The direct cause was identified as a leak from the desalinated water heater, which reacted with sulfuric acid, resulting in an explosion that affected an area of up to 27 meters [2] Regulatory Actions - The company received an administrative penalty of 1.49 million yuan and several personnel were suspended from holding safety management qualifications for 10 days [3] - The legal representative and general manager of Longbai Xiangyang were found to have significant leadership responsibilities in the incident [3] Company Response - Longbai Group stated that the administrative penalty does not constitute a major violation that would lead to forced delisting and will not have a significant impact on its overall production and financial results [3] - The company is committed to improving safety management practices and compliance with relevant laws and regulations [3]
龙佰集团子公司闪爆事故致5人死亡 被处以149万元罚款