A Small Fire, A Big Lesson

 Our company has been going through a very busy period, and many of our team members have been working overtime to keep everything running. Unfortunately, during this time, a fire occurred in our factory.

The exact cause is still under investigation, but it appears that a smoke removal machine in an inspection area that uses oil may have caught fire while no one was there.

Fortunately, the fire did not become large and the fire department was able to extinguish it quickly. However, since it happened when no one was around, we cannot help but wonder what might have happened if it had gone unnoticed. We also caused concern and inconvenience to our neighbors, and for that I sincerely apologize.

Several team members came in on Saturday to help clean up the factory, and others worked on Sunday—even though it was supposed to be their day off during a busy season—so that we could resume normal operations on Monday. I am truly grateful for their efforts.

Last year we also experienced a small fire caused by a washing machine. This time again, the fire may have started from a machine. Because the area uses oil, the fire could have spread quickly.

Often, before a large accident happens, there are many small incidents and several medium-level problems. Eventually they can lead to a major accident. This was not a completely unexpected risk. When oil is used, some level of risk should always be assumed. As the CEO, I deeply regret that we did not take stronger preventive measures earlier.

At the same time, thanks to the efforts of our team to keep the workplace organized, there were not many materials around that could spread the fire. The security cameras we installed for safety also helped us understand the situation. Step by step, we have been building better systems for safety and security.

We cannot change the past, but we can change the future. The only thing we can do now is learn from this experience and improve.


I also hope this experience reminds all of us to think more about safety, not only at work but also at home. Protecting ourselves and our families is something we should always keep in mind.

Lessons we learn at work can help us in our personal lives, and lessons from our personal lives can also help us at work. I believe this connection helps both the company and each of our lives become more meaningful.

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