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Default OT? 2 men severely burned when spark ignites oil tank

local story.
huh, the first time i read this story i thought it said they were cutting an
oil tank.

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbc...NEWS/100419913


2 men severely burned when spark ignites oil tank
By Paul Brooks
also by Stephen Sacco

Published: 2:00 AM - 04/13/10
MALDEN-ON-HUDSON - A 275-gallon waste oil tank at Steyer's Hudson Valley
Automotive exploded Monday, severely burning two mechanics.
Scott Kammerzell, 39, of Palenville, was flown to Westchester Medical Center
in critical condition and Brian Wright, 44, of Saugerties, was flown to
Albany Medical Center in serious condition, state police said.
A third mechanic, Steven Steyer, 21, of Saugerties, suffered a cut to his
ear and minor burns and was taken to Kingston Hospital for treatment.
Firefighters were on the scene within four minutes. The building at 468
Malden Turnpike sustained only minor damage. "They were lucky the whole
building was not leveled," said Randy Ricks, chief of the Centerville-Cedar
Grove Fire Department.
Troopers said the 1:28 p.m. explosion was caused by a spark from metal
cutting that ignited gas in the tank.