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Workers at the Chinese provider of mobile poisoned by the chemical cleaning
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010Several officials require continued care after 47 were treated, have produced over the past year the effects of n-hexane in the plant for the supply of Nokia workers in a Chinese factory, the parts for mobile phone companies including Nokia, has left the hospital months after the poisoning by a chemical used in production. The manufacturer says it has stopped, the display was cleaner n-hexane in August after 47 workers ill. But were the aftereffects of the chemicals continue to need more medical care. Wintek is known Taiwanese company known for its touch screen panel for mobile phones and has several factories in China. He is with the iPhone touch screen and has been widely reported as a potential supplier of components for Apple iPad celebrated. After Nokia, n-hexane is not used on its production lines, but she assured steps have been taken to ensure the safety of workers at the plant in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, to protect. It is unclear why Wintek have begun with the n-hexane, clean the screens instead of alcohol, and when it does arise, although the health problems appear to be in July. The issue has attracted attention in 2000, factory workers went on strike last month on a dispute over wages and calls the anger that exist about the chemical incident. Deng Yulong, a 19-year-old worker, told China Central Television, she became sick shortly after beginning work at the plant. She suffered from severe headaches and weakness and fell twice in the factory in a swoon. Repeated exposure to the chemical in high concentrations can cause nerve damage and muscle weakness, with symptoms in severe cases lasting as long as two years. Wintek A spokesman said that “were almost all” of the workers back at work, but some remained in the hospital. He could not say how many to have recovered. He said that n-hexane is widely used in industry, adding that problems, because no prior evaluation of the plant was completed result. Since some areas have not yet aired, introduced the concentration of chemical poisons and employees. The spokesman added that the company had paid the medical costs of workers and regular salaries, food and nutritional supplements in an amount more than the usual wage supplements. In a statement, Nokia has confirmed the Suzhou factory has supplied parts for its planes, but said the n-hexane was not to be used in the manufacture of their products or their components. He said: “We were aware of allegations concerning the use of n-hexane in July 2009 and the beginning of the investigation immediately. Although it was confirmed that n-hexane was not used on our production lines from a vendor … We agreed us firmly on a development plan for the health and safety in the plant in Suzhou Wintek and a number of corrective actions have been taken place since then. “The company added:” Nokia is confident that all employees have the right to a legal and ethical treatment . The health, safety and welfare of our employees is essential for the success of our company. “He said to expect s” suppliers to adopt a similar approach and show the progress in these areas, cooperation with them on the go to company law meet compliance standards. A spokesperson for Apple has confirmed that the company had received applications for e-mail to the Guardian, but received no response forthcoming, despite repeated calls. Wintek said he could not identify its customers, and Apple in general not comment on the supplier. Chinese media reported the claims of workers and colleagues have died from exposure to the substance is said by appointing a possible death, but the local government and Wintek that nobody died of n-hexane poisoning. China Nokia Mobile Nokia phonesiPhoneiPadAppleTania Braniganguardian. co. uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to | our terms and More RSS Feeds