The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in North Phoenix has been cited by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) for a safety violation after the death of 41-year-old Cesar Anguiano-Guitron, according to reports from ABC15. The incident occurred on May 15 when Anguiano-Guitron, a tanker truck driver with United Pumping Service, went to inspect a hissing sound from his vehicle, only to be fatally struck by the tanker's hatch due to overpressurization.
ADOSH released their findings on Thursday, revealing that TSMC Arizona was fined $16,131 for failing to keep the workplace free from hazards likely to cause death or serious harm. In parallel, OSHA has begun to actively look into the man's death, which happened at the sprawling construction site that's been a hive of activity since the semiconductor giant began development in the region. "Under this agreement, TSMC will adhere to requirements higher than those at the federal level," Governor Katie Hobbs had said in August, in a statement obtained by 12 News.
In response to the tragedy, TSMC Arizona issued a statement, saying, "We again extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person who passed away in this tragic incident. TSMC’s top priority is the safety and welfare of everyone who works on our site, including our suppliers and their subcontractors," as reported by ABC15. They further stated their intention to review the investigation report and take appropriate follow-up actions.
