Blast Investigators Look Into Propane Refill
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Posted: 5:57 PM Oct 8, 2008
 Last Updated: 5:57 PM Oct 8, 2008
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Investigators tell WILX.com a propane company re-filled the tanks just hours before a Wheatfield Township home on Dennis Road blew into pieces.

The investigators are trying to figure out who is responsible for checking the lines after a refill.

David Neilson died of injuries suffered Monday in the explosion. The blast occurred while he was in the basement of the home trying to light the pilot light on the water heater.

Joyce Dyer, who owned the home, remains hospitalized in serious condition.

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Posted by: Virginia Location: ingham county on Nov 5, 2008 at 07:08 PM
County records indicate that 2345 Dennis Rd. Wheatfield Township, Ingham County was not ever owned by Joyce Dryer.
Posted by: Rick on Oct 19, 2008 at 05:50 PM
NFPA 54 (2006) 8.2.3 The Liquid Propane Gass Association has promulgated Safety Rule 102-82 "out of gas procedure" gas delivery person to check for leaks and relight gas appliances when customer has run out of propane gas
Posted by: Kathy on Oct 9, 2008 at 07:47 PM
I thuink the gas co. was neglegent, should have checked to see all was safe first. checke for lEAKS
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Thank you J. For a little while I was a bit concerned. But it does make sense that if you have an EMPTY propane tank that it should be checked. Thanks again.
Posted by: J Location: Jackson on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:35 AM
They check the lines if your tank is empty when they fill it.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Checking the Lines? I have propane, nobody checks the lines..Are they suppose too???? The tank gets filled and they leave. Gee this is SCARY now.
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