3 workers hurt in industrial accident in Delaware City

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
3 workers hurt in refinery blast in Delaware City
3 workers hurt in refinery blast in Delaware City. Brian Taff reports during Action News at 4:30 p.m. on October 30, 2018.

DELAWARE CITY, Del. (WPVI) -- The Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating an industrial accident that sent three refinery workers to the hospital Tuesday morning.

Chopper 6 HD was over PBF Energy in Delaware City.

Fire officials say three were injured a blast, but refinery officials only confirm the injuries but not the blast.

A 39-year-old worker was burned on his face and arms.

A 36-year-old man was also seriously burned on his face and neck.

A third man suffered burns to his feet.

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