In March of last year, a 40-year-old male employee died in an explosion at an automotive parts factory in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Three former employees from that time were referred to prosecutors on the 24th for failing to submit required reports.
The explosion happened in March last year at the Fujioka plant of Chuo Spring in Toyota City, when a dust collector exploded, killing the 40-year-old male employee who was at the scene.
According to police, the three individuals referred to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death were aware that the dust collector’s instruments showed abnormal values on the day of the accident but neglected to report it, leading to the death of the man who had come to check the dust collector.
Police have not disclosed whether the three have admitted or denied the allegations.
The three had reportedly been pretending to conduct regular inspections and reporting “no abnormalities.”
Chuo Spring commented, “We take this situation seriously and will once again ensure thorough internal safety measures and prevent recurrence.”
