Accident at the New Construction Site in Shumokucho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City
ES-CON JAPAN Ltd. (project owner), personnel of the construction contractor
1-11 Shumokucho 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Le Jade Shumokucho new construction site
An acetylene gas cylinder used for gas pressure welding of reinforcing steel toppled and was damaged while personnel of the construction contractor were carrying out preparatory work.
Related procedures
On-site inspections by the police, fire department and other authorities
Police, fire department and other authorities
Company response
The police on-site inspection was completed at around 3:30 p.m. on 18 March 2026. The on-site inspection by the fire department and other authorities was conducted from around 9:30 a.m. on 19 March 2026. Information on a third-party committee or special investigation committee is Not disclosed.
Assess measures to prevent recurrence
The Company will assess the results of the on-site inspection by the fire department and other authorities, the report on the incident from the construction contractor, and measures to prevent recurrence, while ensuring the safety of the construction work. The Company will also respond sincerely to surrounding residents.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Accident at the New Construction Site in Shumokucho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City |
| Date of occurrence | Around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 |
| Subject Entity | ES-CON JAPAN Ltd. (project owner), personnel of the construction contractor |
| Target Locations / Products | 1-11 Shumokucho 1-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Le Jade Shumokucho new construction site |
| Cause | An acetylene gas cylinder used for gas pressure welding of reinforcing steel toppled and was damaged while personnel of the construction contractor were carrying out preparatory work. |
| Type of litigation or proceeding | On-site inspections by the police, fire department and other authorities |
| Court or authority | Police, fire department and other authorities |
| Investigation structure | The police on-site inspection was completed at around 3:30 p.m. on 18 March 2026. The on-site inspection by the fire department and other authorities was conducted from around 9:30 a.m. on 19 March 2026. Information on a third-party committee or special investigation committee is Not disclosed. |
| Measures to prevent recurrence | Assess measures to prevent recurrence |
| Outlook | The Company will assess the results of the on-site inspection by the fire department and other authorities, the report on the incident from the construction contractor, and measures to prevent recurrence, while ensuring the safety of the construction work. The Company will also respond sincerely to surrounding residents. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.An acetylene gas cylinder used for gas pressure welding of reinforcing steel toppled and was damaged while personnel of the construction contractor were carrying out preparatory work, causing an explosion.