Two workers severely burned in fire extinguisher co. explosion
Two employees of a company that sells and installs fire extinguishers were injured severely on Feb. 12, 2016, when a compressed gas cylinder designed for a fire-suppression system exploded while they were attempting to fill it with compressed air from a high-pressure source.
Inspectors from OSHA’s Albany Area Office found the air device's pressure exceeded the cylinder's listed pressure limit. They also found the Oprandy's Fire & Safety Equipment in Middletown, New York failed to train the employees on the procedures needed to fill the cylinder properly.