Legal news for New Hampshire construction accident attorneys—An industrial explosion probed by fire officials injured four workers in Nashua, NH.
Nashua, NH (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – A reported industrial explosion sent four people to the hospital for burns and injuries, on Saturday morning, January 23, 2010, according to WMUR.
Nashua police, firefighters and medical officials rushed to the scene at Worthen Industries located at 3 E. Spit Brook Road, where the explosion occurred. Police reported that workers were welding inside the factory as part of building maintenance on an empty holding tank when the blast happened. The explosion severely burned two of the workers, who were flown via trauma helicopter to Boston hospitals to be treated by doctors and nurses. Two other people who sustained injuries in the blast were taken to local hospitals to be treated. Their identities and condition were not disclosed.
As soon as firefighters arrived at the scene, the flames from the blast had subsided. Two badly burned workers were flown to Boston hospitals for treatment, and two others were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Their identities and conditions were not immediately released.
Fire officials reported that plant was not operating at the time of the explosion, although there were other workers inside. Firefighters probed the scene, inspecting all electric, water and gas lines, which were determined to be safe. Government investigators are expected to look into the industrial accident. Fire officials were trying to determine what caused the blast. The company, which owns and runs the plant was temporarily shut down for the investigation.
Bridget Hom
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