INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT: 3 Workers Injured after LA Building Explosion

August 10, 2011

Los Angeles - At least three employees suffered injuries after an explosion at an industrial building in Sylmar on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports.

Los Angeles Firefighters reported a blast in the commercial building that tore the roof and hurled debris into nearby establishments. At least two workers were in critical condition while the other employee sustained minor injuries.

Reports said paramedics arrived and transported the injured people to a local hospital.

The employees in the building were involved in extracting hydrogen from water operations, reports said.

Witnesses commented that other workers may have been trapped in the facility, but firefighters found none as of today. Authorities are still investigating the details on the cause of accident.