The 2014 Kunshan explosion (Chinese: 2014年昆山中荣工厂爆炸事故; pinyin: 2014 Nián Kūnshān Zhōngróng Gōngchǎng Bàozhà Shìgù) was a dust explosion that occurred at Zhongrong Metal Production Company, an automotive parts factory located in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China, on 2 August 2014.
As of December 30, 2014, the explosion killed 146 workers and injured 114 others.
[3] A massive explosion occurred at the factory at 7:37 a.m. At the time, more than 260 people were present,[4] which was more than the usual number of employees working since overtime wages were doubled during the weekends.
[5] Five hospitals in Kunshan and nearby Suzhou treated over 180 wounded.
[6] It is believed the explosion may have been caused by flames igniting metal polishing dust.