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November 18, 1901
Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A natural gas explosion along the Wheeling Gas company's main pipe line near Buffalo village, eight miles west of Washington, Pa., injured six repairmen on Nov 18, with two possibly dying from burns.
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NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Many Workmen Injured by Gas Coming in Contact With Torch.
Washington, Pa., Nov 18.—A natural gas explosion occurred along the main pipe line of the Wheeling Gas company at Buffalo village, eight miles west of here, last evening, which resulted in injuries to six men, two of whom will probably die. The explosion was caused by the gas igniting from a torch in the hands of one of a gang of repairmen. The injured are:
W. S. Bronsell, burned about the head and arms; it is thought he inhaled the flames; may not recover.
Lyle Maxwell, burned about the face and body; may not recover.
John Wallace, burned about head and arms.
Martin Hogan, severely burned in face.
George Bennison, severe burns.
Carl Martin, slightly burned on hands and face.
The big gas main of the Wheeling company sprang a leak yesterday morning near Buffalo and the company sent out a repair party. The gas was turned off all day and the men were at work in a deep ditch making the repairs. As darkness fell several torches were used to give the men light. The repairs were almost completed, when through some mistake the gas was turned on at the gates and ran along with great pressure. Bronsell, ignorant of the fact that the gas had been turned on, was holding the torch near an opening, and the explosion of the gas resulted.
Many Workmen Injured by Gas Coming in Contact With Torch.
Washington, Pa., Nov 18.—A natural gas explosion occurred along the main pipe line of the Wheeling Gas company at Buffalo village, eight miles west of here, last evening, which resulted in injuries to six men, two of whom will probably die. The explosion was caused by the gas igniting from a torch in the hands of one of a gang of repairmen. The injured are:
W. S. Bronsell, burned about the head and arms; it is thought he inhaled the flames; may not recover.
Lyle Maxwell, burned about the face and body; may not recover.
John Wallace, burned about head and arms.
Martin Hogan, severely burned in face.
George Bennison, severe burns.
Carl Martin, slightly burned on hands and face.
The big gas main of the Wheeling company sprang a leak yesterday morning near Buffalo and the company sent out a repair party. The gas was turned off all day and the men were at work in a deep ditch making the repairs. As darkness fell several torches were used to give the men light. The repairs were almost completed, when through some mistake the gas was turned on at the gates and ran along with great pressure. Bronsell, ignorant of the fact that the gas had been turned on, was holding the torch near an opening, and the explosion of the gas resulted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Natural Gas Explosion
Washington Pa
Buffalo Village
Workmen Injured
Wheeling Gas Company
Pipe Line Repair
What entities or persons were involved?
W. S. Bronsell
Lyle Maxwell
John Wallace
Martin Hogan
George Bennison
Carl Martin
Where did it happen?
Buffalo Village, Near Washington, Pa.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Buffalo Village, Near Washington, Pa.
Event Date
Nov 18
Key Persons
W. S. Bronsell
Lyle Maxwell
John Wallace
Martin Hogan
George Bennison
Carl Martin
Outcome
six men injured by burns; w. s. bronsell and lyle maxwell may not recover.
Event Details
A natural gas explosion occurred along the main pipe line of the Wheeling Gas company at Buffalo village when gas was mistakenly turned on during repairs and ignited by a torch held by W. S. Bronsell, injuring six repairmen.