Workers at Jiangsu Auto-Parts Factory Say Fatal Blast Wasn't a Surprise

(Kunshan) – Workers at an auto-parts maker in the eastern province of Jiangsu which was hit by a deadly explosion two days ago said the factory was filled with pulverized metal every day and they could barely see others from one meter apart.

The August 2 explosion is suspected of being triggered by metallic dust, which is highly combustible when concentrated.