Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Perfect Storm Results in Catastrophic Injuries from a Manhole Explosion
Posted in Construction Accidents, Explosions
Due to several recent snow storms, salt from the roadway is believed to have caused deterioration of electrical cables resulting in a multitude of manhole explosions in the New York City area last month. Unfortunately, one of these exploding manholes struck an elderly Brooklyn man in the head as he was walking his dog, critically injuring him….