TSMC Kaohsiung plant worker safety accident caused 3 deaths! P4 steel structure hoisting operation suspended

The number of fatalities in worker safety accidents at TSMC's Kaohsiung plant has increased to three. (Provided by Nanke Administration Bureau)

TSMC's Kaohsiung plant received a report from the Fire Department at around 4:00 pm today (20th) that four welding workers at the Houchang Road plant fell together with steel beams. The Nanjing Administration Bureau said tonight that three male workers have been killed in the case, and another injured person was transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment after first aid.

After a preliminary investigation tonight, the Nanke Administration Bureau pointed out that in this case, four workers from the contractor Shanghao Machinery Co., Ltd. were engaged in steel structure hanging and installation operations. It is suspected that the bolts of the outer steel structure connecting plate on the third floor broke, causing the workers and steel structure components to fall from a height.

As of around 8 o'clock tonight, the casualties of the four workers are as follows: 3 male victims, and the other injured person was transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment after first aid. The Nanke Administration Bureau will continue to pay attention to the treatment of the injured and assist relevant units in providing condolences and necessary assistance to the families of the victims.

The Nanke Administration Bureau pointed out that the current P4 steel structure hoisting operation will be suspended first, and the cause of the accident will be clarified later, and subsequent disciplinary matters will be handled in accordance with the law in accordance with the investigation results and relevant occupational safety and health regulations. As for the estimated completion period and future process planning of TSMC's F22 P4 plant, which involves TSMC's plant construction and operation planning, please refer to TSMC's official statement.