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September 22, 2014

Welder fined $58K for fatal Boston fire

BOSTON (AP) — The owners of a welding company blamed for a fire that killed two Boston firefighters are facing fines of up to $58,000 after federal workplace safety regulars concluded the firm didn't follow proper precautions.

Investigators determined that the March fire in the Back Bay was caused because D & J Iron Works allowed its employees to install railings using arc welding equipment during high winds. Sparks ignited the fire.


 
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