The 2023 Bedford explosion took place on February 20, 2023 in Bedford, Ohio, US. The explosion occurred at a I. Schumann & Co. copper alloy plant, and caused a large fire and catastrophic damage to the facility and damaged multiple cars in a lot across the street. The explosion was heard by civilians outside of the plant, and by 3:00pm, fire crews from multiple cities were then sent to 22500 block on Alexander Road where the explosion took place.[1] The official address of the building is in Bedford, but it is considered Oakwood Village.[2] According to authorities, 14 people were hospitalized for burn injuries, including a 46 year old factory worker, who later succumbed to them after being admitted in critical condition.[3]
| Date | February 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, Ohio, US |
| Cause | Explosion |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 13 |
An Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found that the company "failed to protect workers from the hazard of steam explosions".[4][5]
Casualties
editAccording to media outlets, 13 people were hospitalized for injuries, and a 46 year old plant worker, Steve Mullins, was killed.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ross, Catherine; Scofield, Drew (February 20, 2023). "More than a dozen injured; 1 killed in explosion at metal manufacturing facility near Bedford". News 5 Cleveland WEWS. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Morrison, Laura; Stratford, Suzanne; Reid, Melissa (February 20, 2023). "Live: Fire under control at Oakwood Village factory, 'multiple people' sent to hospital". Fox 8 Cleveland WJW. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
- ^ Levenson, Michael (February 21, 2023). "One Dead, a Dozen Injured in Explosion at Ohio Metal Plant". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Allen, Scott; Burke, Rhonda (August 14, 2023). "Federal investigators find Ohio foundry's failure to follow required safety procedures led to fatal steam explosion" (Press release). Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 5. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Haidet, Ryan (August 14, 2023). "Federal inspectors say foundry's failure to follow required safety procedures led to fatal steam explosion at I. Schumann & Co. in Bedford". WKYC. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
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