One Amtrak Employee Killed And Two Others Injured In New York

An investigation is underway after an Amtrak employee was killed and two others injured in the Van Nest section of The Bronx.

Transformer Explosion Kills Amtrak Worker

The explosion, which took place at around 11 a.m., was at a Con Edison station. Three employees were working on the transformer when the blast occurred. According to investigators, the employees were performing fuse work. The power to the transformer should have been shut off - but it wasn't.

A witness who was driving on the Unionport Bridge, a spot that overlooks the train tracks and substation, said that she saw a huge fireball. She called 911.

An investigation to determine why the power wasn't turned off is ongoing. The two surviving employees have been treated for their injuries.

Explosion Can Kill Or Disable A Worker

Explosions in the workplace happen was surprising regularity and frequently cause the death of a worker. Those that do survive are often diagnosed with:

• severe burns 
• injuries that result in amputation
• lacerations
• impalement 
• damage to internal organs 
• traumatic brain injury 
• eye injuries 

Each of these injuries can end a career and are typically very expensive to treat. Workers' compensation should pay for the care that is needed, however, denials are common.

The workers' comp lawyers at The Disability Guys help injured employees fight for the compensation that they need. Let our experienced legal team handle the case so that you and your loved ones can focus on what is most important - healing.

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