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An Apple store in Leidseplein Square in Amsterdam was temporarily closed after an iPad battery explosion resulted in leaking vapours. The device was placed in a container full of sand by staff and firefighters responded to the scene. Local media reported that three people had to be treated for respiratory issues after the incident....
A report by China Labor Watch and Green America published on September 5 claimed that Taiwan-headquartered Catcher Technology was responsible for 22 separate labour violations at its factory in Suqian in eastern China, where about 20,000 workers produce metal casings for Apple and other electronics companies....
In its annual report on its suppliers' efforts in worker safety and environmental impact, Apple said the explosions at facilities operated by Foxconn and Pegatron last year were traced to the ignition of aluminium dust...