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February 21, 2023

One Person Killed, 12 Others Injured in Ohio Metal Factory Explosion 
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In Ohio, one person was killed and 12 others injured Monday as a large
explosion tore through a metal factory outside Cleveland, shattering
windows, scattering molten debris around the site and setting vehicles
on fire. Residents of Oakwood Village reported a scent like "burning
oil" after the explosion, which sent a huge plume of smoke billowing
into the sky. Records from the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration show the factory's operator, I. Schumann & Co., was
recently cited in several complaints. In one instance, a worker suffered
third-degree burns. In another case, OSHA cited the company for a
"serious violation" over its control of hazardous energy.


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