A major explosion accident occurred at a company in Yulin City, Shaanxi, resulting in 4 deaths and 6 injuries. An assessment report on accountability and the implementation of rectification measures has been released: multiple public officials have been disciplined, and several government departments have conducted inspections.

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What insights does the AI assessment report provide for preventing similar accidents?On April 3, the Shaanxi Provincial Emergency Management Department released the "Yulin Shenmu Derun Carbon Reducer Co., Ltd. '11.20' Major Explosion Accident Responsibility Investigation and Rectification Measures Implementation Evaluation Report."================================================================ ===At 14:49 on November 20, 2024, a major explosion occurred during the commissioning of the Lan Carbon Wastewater Treatment and Reconstruction Project—Short Process Technology at Shenmu Derun Carbon Reducer Co., Ltd., resulting in 4 deaths, 6 injuries, and direct economic losses of approximately 13.59 million yuan.In January 2026, the Shaanxi Provincial Safety Committee Office organized the establishment of a joint team led by the Provincial Emergency Management Department, including the Provincial Public Security Department and the Provincial Work Safety Committee.

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Ask AI · What lessons does the assessment report offer for preventing similar incidents?

On April 3, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Emergency Management released the “Yulin Shenmu Derun Carbonaceous Reduction Agent Co., Ltd. ‘11·20’ larger explosion incident accountability investigation and rectification measures implementation assessment report.”

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At 14:49 on November 20, 2024, during the commissioning of the phenol-removal equipment in the Lanqian wastewater treatment revamp project—short-process process project—of Yulin Shenmu Derun Carbonaceous Reduction Agent Co., Ltd., a larger explosion incident occurred, resulting in 4 deaths, 6 injuries, and direct economic losses of approximately RMB 13.59 million.

In January 2026, the Shaanxi Provincial Safety Production Commission Office organized and established an assessment team led by the Provincial Department of Emergency Management, with relevant responsible officials from the Provincial Public Security Department, the Provincial Federation of Trade Unions, the Yulin Municipal Government, and other departments and units involved, and with the participation of the Shaanxi Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Supervision Commission. From January 21 to 23, 2026, the assessment team conducted inspection and evaluation of the implementation of rectification measures for the “11·20” larger explosion incident at Yulin Shenmu Derun Carbonaceous Reduction Agent Co., Ltd.

Based on the incident responsibility determinations and recommendations for handling those responsible proposed in the “Incident Investigation Report,” and in light of the on-site inspection findings, the specific assessment results are as follows.

Implementation of accountability pursuit and administrative penalties

Implementation of referrals to judicial authorities to pursue criminal responsibility

On November 27, 2025, the Shenmu City People’s Court issued a criminal judgment (〔2025〕Shaanxi 0881 Criminal Initial 524), finding Zhang Baochun guilty of the crime of causing a major responsibility accident, sentencing him to three years imprisonment, with a four-year probation period (the probation period starts from the date the judgment becomes effective); the court also found Ma Shitu guilty of the crime of causing a major responsibility accident, sentencing him to two years imprisonment, with a three-year probation period (the probation period starts from the date the judgment becomes effective).

Implementation of administrative penalties for relevant personnel

(1) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-26), imposing a fine of 43,660 yuan on Han Jifeng, and Han Jifeng turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(2) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-27), imposing a fine of 97,440 yuan on Zhao Jun, and Zhao Jun turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(3) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-28), imposing a fine of 174,060 yuan on Zhang Xionghu, and Zhang Xionghu turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(4) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-29), imposing a fine of 21,620 yuan on Su Yueyu, and Su Yueyu turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(5) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-30), imposing a fine of 38,020 yuan on Wang Xiaopeng, and Wang Xiaopeng turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(6) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-31), imposing a fine of 55,460 yuan on Yuan Yongfeng, and Yuan Yongfeng turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(7) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-32), imposing a fine of 87,030 yuan on Zhang Weih u, and Zhang Weih u turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(8) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-33), imposing a fine of 174,060 yuan on Zhang Meize, and Zhang Meize turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(9) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-34), imposing a fine of 45k yuan on Liu Shiming, and Liu Shiming turned in the fine to the state treasury on September 9, 2025.

(10) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-35), imposing a fine of 45,000 yuan on Shang Yuming, and Shang Yuming turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 13, 2025.

Implementation of disciplinary actions by party and government

(1) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Bai Jiali a recorded administrative demerit (Shenjian〔2025〕95); this sanction has been filed by the Shenmu City Human Resources and Social Security Bureau in accordance with regulations.

(2) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Wang Huanjun a warning (Shenjian〔2025〕91); this sanction has been filed by the Organization Department of the CPC Shenmu Municipal Committee in accordance with regulations.

(3) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Shi Xiangzhen a warning (Shenjian〔2025〕90); this sanction has been filed by the Organization Department of the CPC Shenmu Municipal Committee in accordance with regulations.

(4) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Hu Chao a “major demerit” punishment (Shenjian〔2025〕96); the Shenmu City Human Resources and Social Security Bureau Talent Exchange Center has filed it in accordance with regulations.

(5) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Fang Shangpeng a warning (Shenjian〔2025〕92); this sanction has been filed by the Organization Department of the CPC Shenmu Municipal Committee in accordance with regulations.

(6) On July 24, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Wang Xiaojun a warning (Yujian〔2025〕18); this sanction has been filed by the Organization Department of the CPC Yulin Municipal Committee in accordance with regulations.

(7) On July 28, 2025, the discipline inspection and supervision team stationed at the Yulin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau gave Li Qiang a recorded administrative demerit in accordance with duties as a public official (Stationed Yuhuan Discipline Supervision Send〔2025〕5); this sanction has been filed by personnel office in accordance with regulations.

(8) On July 28, 2025, the discipline inspection and supervision team stationed at the Yulin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau gave Wang Yonggang a warning in accordance with duties as a public official (Stationed Yuhuan Discipline Supervision Send〔2025〕4); this sanction has been filed by the Organization Department of the CPC Yulin Municipal Committee in accordance with regulations.

(9) On July 24, 2025, the Discipline Inspection Group of the Shenmu Sub-bureau of the Yulin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau criticized and educated Zhao Xiaoxiong. On the same day, Zhao Xiaoxiong submitted a written inspection to the Discipline Inspection Group of the Shenmu Sub-bureau of the Yulin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau.

(10) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Huang Xugang a warning (Shenjian〔2025〕94); this sanction has been filed by the Shenmu City Human Resources and Social Security Bureau in accordance with regulations.

(11) On June 17, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision ordered Zhang Jun to make a written inspection; on June 18, 2025, Zhang Jun submitted a written inspection to the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision.

(12) On June 20, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision gave Gao Gang a warning (Shenjian〔2025〕93); this sanction has been filed by the Shenmu City Human Resources and Social Security Bureau in accordance with regulations.

(13) On June 18, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision had a talk of admonition with Liu Yaodong.

(14) On June 18, 2025, the Shenmu City Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision criticized and educated Li Zhijun.

(15) On May 28, 2025, Li Hongde submitted a written inspection to the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission; on June 3, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission criticized and educated Li Hongde.

(16) On June 20, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission criticized and educated Meng Xiangping; on the same day, Meng Xiangping voluntarily submitted a written inspection to the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission.

(17) On June 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission criticized and educated Han Xiujin; on the same day, Han Xiujin voluntarily submitted a written inspection to the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission.

(18) On May 27, 2025, Liu Xiaobo submitted a written inspection to the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission; on May 30, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission criticized and educated Liu Xiaobo.

(19) On June 24, 2025, the Shaanxi Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission criticized and educated Duan Zhibo.

Implementation of administrative penalties for relevant units

(1) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-22), imposing a fine of 1.1 million yuan on Yulin Shenmu Derun Carbonaceous Reduction Agent Co., Ltd.; Yulin Shenmu Derun Carbonaceous Reduction Agent Co., Ltd. turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(2) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-23), imposing a fine of 90k yuan on Shaanxi Hengde Coal Coke Chemical Group Co., Ltd.; Shaanxi Hengde Coal Coke Chemical Group Co., Ltd. turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 8, 2025.

(3) On November 17, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-21), imposing a fine of 1.2 million yuan on Tangshan Institute of Industrial Technology. However, due to the death of the legal representative, it was impossible to contact the party concerned or relevant responsible persons. The Yulin Municipal Emergency Management Bureau delivered the documents via the company’s registered-address paperwork delivery (not found), mailed delivery (not successfully returned), and website announcement delivery (notice and decision). Pursuant to relevant regulations, the unit concerned has a 6-month right to administrative litigation; therefore, after the litigation period ended (May 2026), the matter would be transferred to the court to apply for compulsory enforcement according to law.

(4) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-25), imposing a fine of 90k yuan on Shaanxi Zhongshang Yuming Construction Engineering Co., Ltd.; Shaanxi Zhongshang Yuming Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. turned in the fine to the state treasury on August 13, 2025.

(5) On August 4, 2025, the Yulin Municipal Department of Emergency Management issued an administrative penalty decision (Shaanxi Yulin Emergency Penalty〔2025〕SG-24), imposing a fine of 45,000 yuan on Shenmu Shiyang Machining Co., Ltd.; Shenmu Shiyang Machining Co., Ltd. turned in the fine to the state treasury on September 9, 2025.

Implementation of other handling recommendations

(1) On May 14, 2025, the Shenmu City Department of Emergency Management submitted a written inspection to the Shenmu City People’s Government (Shen Emergency Letter〔2025〕11).

(2) On June 5, 2025, the Shenmu City Market Supervision Administration submitted a written inspection to the Shenmu City People’s Government (Shen Market Supervision Letter〔2025〕202).

(3) On May 16, 2025, the Shenmu City People’s Government submitted a written inspection to the Yulin Municipal People’s Government (Shen Government Letter〔2025〕69).

(4) On June 26, 2025, the Shenmu City People’s Government held a meeting to summon for discussions with the Management Committee of the Shenmu Lanqian Industrial Characteristic Park, the Shenmu Lanqian Industrial Service Center (the Office of the Leading Group for the Development of Shenmu Lanqian Industry), and the Shenmu Branch of the Yulin Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau.

(5) On June 27, 2025, the Shenmu City Market Supervision Administration and the Shenmu City Department of Emergency Management conducted checks at the fourth expanded Party group meeting (2025) of the Shenmu City government.

▌Source: Website of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Emergency Management

▌Editor: Li Chen Proofreader: Tang Qi

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