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SEQ_NO |
2 |
Date of announcement |
2025/02/07 |
Time of announcement |
18:30:50 |
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Subject |
Information of partial suspension in Hsinpu Chemical Fiber Plant and additional information about the announcement on 2025/02/06. |
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Date of events |
2025/02/07 |
To which item it meets |
paragraph 26 |
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Statement |
1.Date of occurrence of the event：2025/02/07 2.The subject of the incident：Listed companies 3.Cause of occurrence (Explanation of the event)：A leak in the insulated pipeline of the polyester staple fiber production line caused an explosion on 2025/02/06. 4.Handling procedure：At 2:53 a.m., a fire broke out at the Company’s Hsinpu plant. The local fire department was promptly notified and responded to the incident, extinguishing the fire by approximately 3:30 a.m. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Company is fully committed to supporting the families of the deceased employees by assisting with funeral arrangements and offering appropriate compensation. Additionally, we have designated staff to provide ongoing support to the families of hospitalized employees, ensuring they receive appropriate medical care. We remain committed to supporting the injured employees as they recover. 5.Status of the injunction by the respective competent authority：The Company received a letter from Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Ministry of Labor, regarding the fire in Hsinpu Chemical Fiber Plant on 2025/02/06, requiring the immediately suspension of all operations and facilities in the affected area of Hsinpu Chemical Fiber Plant (including Staple Fiber 6 Line and Poly 9 Line) for improvements, effective 10:00 AM on 2025/02/06. 6.Whether being fined or penalized：Not yet determined 7.Administrative fines(amount)：Not yet determined 8.Anticipated possible loss or impact：The extent of damage to the production line and equipment is still under evaluation. 9.Amount of insurance claims that might be obtained(amount)：Not yet determined The Company has full insurance coverage. 10.Improvement status and future countermeasures：The Company will conduct a thorough review and implement necessary improvements while fully cooperating with the investigation. We will also engage international experts to perform a comprehensive inspection of the plant using the strictest standards. Once the safety of the facilities is ensured and all improvements are completed, we will submit an application to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the Ministry of Labor for the resumption of operations. 11.Whether material information regarding the same event has been previously released：2025/02/06 12.Any other matters that need to be specified：The Company deeply apologies the injuries and fatalities suffered by our employees and the distress caused to the public by this incident. We sincerely appreciate the Hsinchu City Fire Department for their prompt response and full mobilization in carrying out the emergency relief efforts. |
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