Improper Handling and Data Alteration During Wheelset Assembly and Administrative Guidance
First written in FY2025-H1. 1 of 2 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2025-H1. Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company replaced wheelsets whose readings were below the prescribed values, reviewed its internal rules and procedures, and standardized work based on an assessment of actual practices in periodic railway rolling-stock inspections. Group companies developed and maintained their rules and procedures, improved their training systems, prevented alterations to work records, and inspected and reviewed their safety management systems.」
Following the discovery of improper handling and data alterations during wheelset assembly, the Company implemented corrective measures including wheelset replacement, improvements to rules, training and work standardization, prevention of alterations, and inspections of its safety management system. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「It was discovered that the Company and its consolidated subsidiary ㈱総合車両製作所 (the "Subsidiary") had engaged in improper handling during wheelset assembly, including altering data so that press-fit force readings fell within the prescribed range even when they were outside it. The Company and the Subsidiary each underwent a special safety inspection by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and, as a result, each received administrative guidance on 30 October 2024.」
Improper handling of press-fit force readings during wheelset assembly was discovered at the Company and its consolidated subsidiary, and administrative guidance was issued following special safety inspections. To prevent recurrence, the Company plans to inspect its safety management systems, establish a prompt reporting system, develop and maintain its rules and procedures, provide training, and prevent alterations to work records.