Shandong report blames multiple parties for poisoning accident

Officials in Shandong province recently released a report for an investigation that found multiple parties at fault for a poisoning accident in October 2024.

The incident occurred at the Weifang Jinshi biotech company in Shouguang, Weifang, Shandong province, resulting in seven dead and four injured.

The report, released on the website of the Department of Emergency Management of Shandong Province, concluded that the company was liable for the incident due to its failure to implement confined space operation risk controls, violations of command protocols, unsafe operations, and reckless rescue attempts. The report also placed fault on local Party committees, governments, and relevant departments for inadequate oversight.

The report indicates that five individuals, including the company's actual controller, have been subjected to compulsory judicial measures. Additionally, 21 local government personnel have received disciplinary actions or administrative sanctions.