On April 2019 18, an explosion accident occurred in Zhoushan Changhong International Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. because acetylene belongs to combustible gas. Once it leaks, it may cause an explosion if it encounters an open flame or high temperature. Therefore, when carrying out dangerous operations such as welding, effective protective measures must be taken, such as using protective clothing, gloves and masks, to prevent accidents.
The accident caused one death. The deceased was Zhang Xuemin, male, Han nationality, aged 56. After the accident, Changhong International conducted a comprehensive investigation on all the ships in Pier 2 of the factory area, and stopped production and business for rectification. This shows that the company attaches great importance to safety issues and has taken active measures to prevent similar accidents from happening again.