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| February 1, 2008 |
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| Status Report on the No. 2 Ethylene Plant of the Kashima Plant |
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| Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation |
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First of all, we pray for the souls of the four deceased employees in the fire accident, and extend our heartfelt sympathy and apology to their bereaved families.
We also sincerely apologize for causing so much trouble to all who had been affected including neighboring residents.
As for the situation as of February 1, 2008, we announce as follows:
At the Kashima Plant, the investigation on a cause of the fire by related government agencies has been conducted. Although an inspection of the No. 2 Ethylene Plant excluding a spot the fire broke out has commenced with the authority of the related government agencies on January 28, the resumption of operation at the No. 2 Ethylene Plant has not been in sight yet. As for influences of the fire accident on the financial results was announced in Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation's consolidated financial information for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008 (please see page 7).
We will continue to cooperate fully with investigation by related government agencies and make a concerted effort to investigate the cause and prevent a recurrence under the guidance of the related government agencies. As for securing the supply to our customers, we will continue our maximum efforts.
We apologize for the inconvenience we have caused, again. |
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