EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — An unidentified worker was hurt after an explosion at a baker in East Providence, Rhode Island on Tuesday, April 21st, 2015. News reports out of Providence said that the accident took place at about 10:15 Tuesday night.
Police think that a worker was hurt when an explosion tore through the Taunton Avenue Bakery on Taunton Avenue. Authorities believe the worker went to light a pilot light when the explosion erupted.
The worker was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.
The investigation is underway by local authorities and the local utility service company.
Scene of the Accident
View of the Road
Commentary:
One news report I came across said that the gas utility company had been installing new lines the day before the accident. Now, there could have been a million reasons this explosion could have happened, but I can’t be the only one who sees the coincidence that points to a possible gas leak brought on by faulty work from a utility company. In the last decades, the techniques and technology used to trace fires and explosions to their origin has only improved, and I think putting those forensic tools to good use here may show that a utility company is responsible for the accident. This would more than likely benefit the victim that was hurt because it would save them the painful process of going through an antiquated workers’ compensation solution in favor of a negligence claim against the utility company. Any time there is a way to circumvent workers’ comp, I see it as the favorable option to victims.
— Grossman Law Offices
