OSHA Investigates Fatal Explosion at Brent Industries in Toledo, Ohio
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating an explosion at Brent Industries in Toledo, Ohio, which resulted in the deaths of two workers. The incident involved explosions and a large fire at the industrial recycling business. Fire officials discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside the building, and two or three other employees sustained minor injuries. The explosions occurred shortly before 5 a.m. during a shift change. Emergency crews faced hazardous materials and the threat of further explosions while searching for victims. Environmental officials reported no hazardous threat in the air. This investigation follows a previous incident in 2015 at the company's Alabama location, which also involved an explosion and fire that killed one person. In that case, OSHA determined that flammable vapor from mineral spirits ignited in an industrial washing machine, leading to citations and a $27,000 fine for Brent Industries. Tanks containing mineral spirits were pres... 
