12 Workers Hurt in Factory Explosion
Associated Press
UNION CITY, Calif. —
An explosion at a pipe-making factory Wednesday injured at least 12 people, authorities said.
No chemicals were involved in the explosion at the U.S. Pipe and Foundry, said Roberto Munoz of the Union City Fire Department.
Three people who received cuts and burns were taken to Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley, where they were listed in fair condition. The others had less-serious injuries.
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