New Jersey Explosion Serves As Reminder for Safety Vigilance

The terrible gas explosion in New Jersey on Tuesday serves as a stark reminder to consistently emphasize proper safety procedures when working around natural gas. While details surrounding the explosion are still unknown, the outline presented so far is sadly typical. It appears a contractor, hired by Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G), may have accidentally damaged a gas line. PSE&G employees were rushed to the scene, but about an hour after they began repair attempts, the explosion occurr...