Liberty Casting Company explosion: 5 injured at Delaware, Ohio factory
WBNS-TV
Delaware, Ohio
Five people were injured Tuesday in an explosion and fire at the Liberty Casting Company in Delaware, Ohio, officials said. The victims suffered burns to their bodies and facial hair, officials said.
Fire Chief John L Donahue said operations have shut down temporarily at the factory for the investigation. The fire occurred In the foundry area of the factory, but they don't yet know exact location, cause or origin of fire. The fire department will handle the investigation.
All the people injured were third-shift employees, who were scheduled to work through the night.
Dispatchers took a call for a reported explosion at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, CBS Columbus, Ohio affiliate WBNS-TV reports.
Donahue said when firefights arrived at the scene five minutes later, people from the plant said five people were hurt but the fire was out.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
The Liberty Casting Company is a modern foundry employing approximately 100 individuals. Liberty Casting is a jobbing foundry specializing in Gray, Ductile and High Alloy Iron Casting.
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Tim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight
August 21, 2018
Delaware, Ohio
An explosion at a Delaware foundry is believed to have injured as many as five people Tuesday night, with at least two victims reported to have serious burns.
The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. at Liberty Casting, 550 S. Liberty Road, which is on the same road as the Delaware Fire Department.
A medical helicopter transported one person to Columbus with burns to his hands, back and one arm, according to a medical radio transmission.
Extra firefighters were called to help battle the fire.
Liberty Casting specializes in producing high-alloy iron castings for products such as compressors. The firm's offices are located at the foundry, but Liberty also has a finishing facility on Curtis Street in Delaware.
Company officials could not be reached late Tuesday night and no further information was available about the incident.