Segundo Urritia
2025-03-13 · LONG BEACH, NEW YORK
Final narrative
An employee was soldering copper pipe extension to the cold-water main valve connection using a torch with a 13.5-pound propane tank. Lint from the nearby laundry chute caught on fire and smoke engulfed the bathroom area. The employee was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
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