Foxconn supplies a large part of the production line of Apple, the most powerful name in the technology world. As is known, the company has made major investments in recent years to switch its production direction from China to India. However, he sometimes experienced problems during this process. Like the temporary lockdown in India in 2021. The detailed report came to light today.
India Foxconn factory closed due to “extremely dangerous” safety breach
The India Foxconn factory, one of Apple’s important production wings, was temporarily closed in 2021. The incident was closed without a detailed explanation, citing employee rebellion and pandemic conditions. The reports revealed by the authorities at that time revealed the truth.
According to the report, the India Foxconn factory was closed due to a safety violation described as “extremely dangerous” for health. So much so that at that time, this closure greatly disrupted the production of the iPhone 13 series. The problems included in the report are listed as follows:
- Worms found in employees’ food
- Crowded dormitories without flush toilets for women (More than 30 people in a dormitory)
- Toilets without running water
- Ranger equipment problem (lack of safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves and respirators)
- Ventilation system failure (leakage of toxic fumes into the working environment
- Soldering process conditions that are extremely dangerous for worker health
- Failure to provide workers with appropriate eyewear to protect against excessive light and infrared radiation
- 262 missing protection detection in 77 automatic machines and press machines
- The industrial furnace used in iPhone circuit boards was not tested by an authorized person
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At that time, the Apple spokesperson made the following statements without explaining these topics:
We addressed every issue brought up by the government under its supervision and took precautions. Following the events, Foxconn invested in significant improvements. Through sometimes quarterly, sometimes weekly inspections, Apple and independent auditors monitored meaningful improvements at the facility through frequent visits and interviews with employees.