The blast was most likely the result of a construction accident
An explosion that killed three people and injured 13 others at a Texas hospital this year was caused by natural gas, according to an article on The News Tribune website.
The gas that leaked into a boiler room and an adjacent mechanical room before igniting.
Investigators found no evidence the June blast at Coryell Memorial Hospital was intentional
The blast was most likely the result of a construction accident.
November 21, 2018
Topic Area: Safety
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