http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/other/d...n_Arizona.html
An explosion occurred in one of the solvent waste treatment rooms at Intel fab 22 in Chandler, Arizona. Four people were injured and sent to hospital. The fab continues to operate as the company is investigating the causes of the explosion. The chipmaker did not report about any financial losses.
Uh oh, better start hoarding Intel chips!
Four people injured, and not interrupted fabrication process.Probably something minor, although im sorry for the injured of course.
I heard the headline at lunch this afternoon. Supposedly something went wrong when treating industrial solvents prior to disposal. They use highly reactive substances after all, so it isn't surprising. At least it wasn't chlorine trifluoride, a chemical used for removing oxidation from stuff in the electronics industry.
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Here's hoping the four injured people will make full recoveries.
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i heard about this, i hope those few people affected are ok!
Someone probably didn't look at the label.
Originally Posted by alacheesu
Ivybridge ln2 session gone wrong?
Sounds like Intel couldn't fix their scaling on cold?
A new volatile cold bug... better wear your protective cups for your next benching session.
Seriously though, here's to hoping those 4 workers have a speedy recovery.
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hope the four whose injuries will recoverd soon
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Some were treated at the scene. Only one was severely burned.
Originally Posted by motown_steve
Every genocide that was committed during the 20th century has been preceded by the disarmament of the target population. Once the government outlaws your guns your life becomes a luxury afforded to you by the state. You become a tool to benefit the state. Should you cease to benefit the state or even worse become an annoyance or even a hindrance to the state then your life becomes more trouble than it is worth.
Once the government outlaws your guns your life is forfeit. You're already dead, it's just a question of when they are going to get around to you.
Yeah hope they're getting well soonA new volatile cold bug... better wear your protective cups for your next benching session.
Seriously though, here's to hoping those 4 workers have a speedy recovery.
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