SEOUL - Aricell, a lithium battery plant that recently experienced a fatal fire resulting in 23 deaths, had not undergone any government industrial safety inspections in the past five years, despite the hazardous nature of the materials it was using, according to the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act mandates the Ministry of Employment and Labor to oversee and inspect workplace safety to prevent industrial accidents and protect workers. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency’s special investigation team on Friday announced they are intensifying their efforts. They consider the incident a disaster caused by comprehensive negligence rather than isolated factors.
The electrolyte used in the batteries, which facilitates the movement of electrons between the cathode and anode in batteries, was highly flammable and could pose a significant risk.
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