Two Critically Injured in Plastic Pellet Accident
December 17, 2015
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Four workers were injured when an explosion occurred at a warehouse business in Humble, TX Tuesday afternoon. Two of the workers were in critical condition with severe burns, one was in good condition, and the fourth was treated and released.
A police spokesman said the explosion was caused by a machine the melts plastic pellets to make pipes. The four workers attempted to fix the machine when it clogged. The pressure inside blew melted plastic onto their faces and bodies.
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