An Ohio maintenance worker was seriously injured on Tuesday night by an unexpected natural gas explosion in a Newark apartment complex. The premises liability explosion took place in the boiler room of the complex. The Newark Fire Department was called to the scene late at night, but the maintenance worker had already suffered critical injuries. He was taken by helicopter to the Ohio State University Medical Center.
According to the Assistant Newark Fire Chief, a friend of the worker who joined him was also hurt, but he was able to be treated at the scene by paramedics. Investigators are currently trying to determine if a natural gas leak led to the explosion, as it is believed that the worker was attempting to re-light a furnace in the complex when the explosion occurred.
When workers are invited to visit a property, they have a reasonable expectation that the premises will be safe for them to attend to. When obvious safety problems or lack of maintenance compromise that trust, or the responsible parties do not inform them of an inherent danger, they may be entitled to compensation.
If you were injured in a workplace accident in Ohio, please contact the experienced premises liability attorneys at Robert W. Kerpsack Co., LPA today to schedule a free consultation.
