New details were released Friday about a factory explosion in Gloucester County, New Jersey, that left several workers seriously injured.
Friday, March 6, 2026 5:51PMNew details were released Friday about a factory explosion in Gloucester County, New Jersey, that left several workers seriously injured.Officials said four workers from Sevita were rushed to the hospital following the blast.
As of Friday, three remain hospitalized in critical condition and one is listed in stable condition.Authorities also said three additional Sevita employees transported themselves to a hospital after the explosion. No updates were available on their conditions. Officials described the incident as catastrophic and said the injured employees were lucky to be alive. Fire officials said the fire was fully extinguished after a controlled burn was used to address leaking propane on the property. Five propane tanks damaged in the explosion remain on site. Officials said that propane may also be burned off rather than moved before investigators are allowed to enter the property to continue their work.Two buildings directly on either side of Savita Naturals have been deemed unsafe to enter because of the impact of the blast.The investigation is underway after a massive industrial explosion in South Jersey sent five people to the hospital on Wednesday."Yes, we issued violations, but nothing major. They might have exit signs out or simple things. Nothing that was ever a major concern to us," Oatman said. "They were always pretty good to work with." The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting local agencies. Officials said OSHA and the Department of Labor have also been on scene.Among those injured was company owner Richard Trout. His son, Kevin Trout, said his father suffered severe burns and a broken arm and is being treated in a medically induced coma at Temple's burn unit.Despite the seriousness of his injuries, the family expects him to recover. "It's got to be very painful for the level of burns he has. I think it's over 56% of his body," Kevin Trout said on Thursday afternoon.
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