Guangdong Dongguan Sinopec canteen gas leak explosion has caused 4 deaths

On March 3, a gas explosion occurred at the Sinopec staff canteen located on the fourth floor of Block B, Zhongqiao Building in Dongguan, Guangdong Province. The incident was caused by a gas leak. According to information released by the Municipal Safety Production Committee on March 16, the accident has resulted in 4 fatalities and 29 injuries. Among the injured, 12 are currently hospitalized, with 2 in critical condition.

Following the explosion, Dongguan initiated a comprehensive gas safety inspection that lasted for one month. The initiative focused on gas facilities used in the catering industry and collective canteens, while also enhancing public awareness of gas safety. By the end of this month, the Dongguan City Safety Committee will deploy 11 inspection teams to supervise and review the efforts of towns and streets in ensuring compliance and safety.

Mo Yanquan, Director of the Dongguan City Bureau of Safety Supervision, emphasized that the investigation into the Zhongqiao Tower explosion will be expedited. He stated that the responsibility of relevant units and individuals involved in the incident will be thoroughly examined. The findings will serve as a negative case study to raise awareness among business owners and enterprises, encouraging them to fulfill their primary responsibilities more effectively.

According to statistics from January to February this year, a total of 595 production safety accidents were recorded in Dongguan, resulting in 63 deaths, 672 injuries, and economic losses amounting to RMB 807,900. Among these, 591 were road traffic accidents, an increase of 71 compared to the same period last year, leading to 59 deaths—the highest number among all accident categories. Additionally, three industrial and mining accidents resulted in three deaths, while one water traffic accident led to one fatality.

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