Crack Reveals Fatal Explosion Risk at Weymouth Shoe Factory
State Inspector Morton found a developing crack in a boiler at the S. T. LeBaron wood-working complex on Border Street East Boston endangering 90 workers. The boiler, regularly inspected and certified, shows a flaw that could trigger a violent explosion.
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Inspector cites hidden lap seam boilers as a danger to life
Inspector Morton reports widespread danger from lap seam boilers in Massachusetts. He exposed cracks by brick removal at the LeBaron plant in East Boston and pressed for laws to require uncovering seams during inspections and new tests to prevent explosions.
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