2005 Sunjiawan mine disaster
The Sunjiawan mine disaster (Chinese: 孙家湾矿难) was a mine disaster that occurred on 14 February 2005 in Fuxin city, Liaoning province, in the northeastern part of the People's Republic of China. Initial reports indicated that at least 214 coal miners were killed, making it the worst mining disaster in China in at least 15 years.[1][2][3]
The disaster was a gas explosion that occurred about 3:50 p.m. local time at the Sunjiawan colliery of the Fuxin Coal Industry Group in the city of Fuxin, about 242m (794 feet) underground. Twenty-two people were injured. The explosion reportedly occurred about ten minutes after an earthquake shook the mine.[4]
Aftermath
Following the disaster, the incident was officially classified as a major accident resulting from negligence. Liang Jinfa, Chairman and General Manager of the Fuxin Mining Company, was dismissed from his post and stripped of his Party membership, Of the 31 other individuals deemed responsible for the accident, four were sent to judicial authorities, while 27 received administrative sanctions. Additionally, Liu Guoqiang, Vice Governor of Liaoning Province, was issued a major demerit.[5][6]
The families of the 214 deceased miners signed an agreement with the mining company and received compensation of 200,000 yuan. [7][8]
Following the disaster, Chinese authorities dispatched an additional 21 inspection teams to conduct safety inspections across 20 major coal-producing provinces and 45 state-owned coal mines throughout China between February 23 and March 10 of 2005.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ Press, Associated (15 February 2005). "Hundreds dead in Chinese mine blast". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Press, The Associated (15 February 2005). "China Mine Accident Kills More Than 200". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "China Mine Explosion Kills 203 - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 15 February 2005. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Chinese mine explosion kills 203". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "温家宝主持会议严肃处理孙家湾矿难责任人". www.gov.cn. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ↑ "辽宁孙家湾矿难调查情况公布 33名责任人被处理". news.sina.cn. 12 May 2005. Archived from the original on 8 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ↑ "214人遇难的辽宁孙家湾矿难善后赔付工作结束". news.sina.cn. 27 February 2005. Archived from the original on 8 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ↑ "辽宁孙家湾矿难遇难者家属已获保险赔付20万元". news.sina.cn. 19 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ↑ "21个检查组将分赴各地进行煤矿安全大检查". news.sina.cn. 24 February 2005. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
