South Korean regulators have confirmed that Samsung violated nuclear safety regulations and exposed workers at a semiconductor manufacturing plant to radiation.
The Nuclear Safety Commission imposed an administrative fine of 10.5 million won ($7,900) on Samsung based on the findings of the investigation, according to a statement from the agency. The largest company in South Korea may face additional penalties for two other violations, the commission added.
In May, two employees at the Samsung plant, located approximately 40 km south of Seoul, were exposed to radiation levels significantly exceeding the annual limit during maintenance work on equipment for analyzing silicon wafers. The employees exhibited "abnormal symptoms on their fingers" due to localized radiation exposure, while their blood tests remained within normal limits.
According to the regulator's statement, the safety device that automatically shuts off radiation when the chamber door is opened failed to operate due to negligence on the part of Samsung's radiation safety team.
Samsung stated that it will cooperate with the investigation and provide support to the affected workers. The company has pledged to make every effort to prevent further incidents.
Source: Bloomberg
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