Explosion At Foxconn Factory Kills 2, Injures 16

arielCo writes "There are several reports in the news about an explosion in a Foxconn factory in Chengdu that manufactures the iPad 2, killing two workers and injuring another 16. 'The Chengdu Municipal government said the explosion occurred in Foxconn's "polishing plant" at around 7 p.m. Experts say it is likely a cleaning stage at the end of the production process after devices are assembled.' There's a short amateur video of the ensuing fire, taken during the evacuation. Apple said they are working with Foxconn to investigate."

Kind of sad

[Nidi62]

Even the Foxconn buildings are trying to commit suicide now.

This is terrible to hear

[Anonymous Coward]

I've just ordered an iPad. I hope I don't get one that has been damaged by the explosion.

Begs the question...

[Pollux]

I suppose, if Apple is that much of a religion [slashdot.org] to Apple fans, then does that make these lost plant workers martyrs?

Re:Begs the question...

[Dunbal]

And more importantly, do these martyrs get 72 free downloads from the App Store(tm)...

Re:This is terrible to hear

[Hognoxious]

Don't worry, his Jobsiness (may his turtleneck never sag) foresaw this and ordained that they shall be available in black, so scorchmarks and soot won't show.

To all posts scored funny:

[Anonymous Coward]

People died. It's not funny,