Safety Protocols
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Freeport Updates on PT Freeport Indonesia Operations
A mud rush at Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia on September 8 resulted in the tragic loss of seven team members, confirmed on October 5. Mining operations are suspended pending an investigation involving external experts, expected by year-end 2025. The incident, involving approximately 800,000 metric tons of material, impacted multiple levels of the mine. Production disruption at the major copper mine raises market concerns. The company faces scrutiny and potential financial impact.
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Yu Minhong Announces One-Day Suspension of Livestreaming for Oriental Selection Accounts: In Mourning of Six Young Lives Lost in Northeastern University Tragedy
Yu Minhong announced the suspension of New Oriental’s livestreaming channels “Oriental Select Looking at the World” and “Yu Ni Tong Xing” for July 25th. This is to mourn the tragic deaths of six Northeastern University students who fell into a flotation tank at a copper-molybdenum mine on July 23rd. An instructor was also injured. Investigations reveal a possible deviation from the designated tour path and a lack of specific safety protocols for the large group visit.
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Office Refrigerator Explodes, Door Blasts Off and Smoke Billows, Frightening Staff
A refrigerator exploded in an office on July 11th, captured on surveillance video showing a violent blast flinging the door open and filling the area with thick white smoke. The freezer compartment failed catastrophically – the poster stressed the actual blast was stronger than recorded. Manufacturer inquiries yielded an initial assessment ruling out the compressor but requiring on-site inspection for the exact cause. The incident highlights critical safety protocols: essential maintenance, avoiding repeated power cycling after circuit breaker trips, and never storing significant CO2-releasing items like carbonated drinks or passion fruit concentrates in sealed refrigerators.
