A 5-year-old Michigan boy who was killed in a hyperbaric chamber last week has been identified.
As per the Detroit Free Press, the family of Thomas Cooper confirmed that he was the young individual who lost his life in an explosion of a hyperbaric chamber at The Oxford Center in Troy. This facility offers treatment to children dealing with various conditions such as autism, ADHD, and cancer. However, the specific reason for Cooper’s treatment at the center when the incident occurred remains unknown.
The Detroit Free Press reported that a law firm is representing Thomas’ family and his mother, who was injured in the explosion.
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Upon arrival at the scene of the explosion, firefighters discovered Cooper’s lifeless body inside the hyperbaric chamber used for administering oxygen therapy to patients. The fire resulting from the explosion was swiftly brought under control.
Despite being uncommon, accidents involving hyperbaric chambers are infrequent occurrences. These chambers are filled with 100 percent oxygen, a significantly higher concentration than that found in an average room. Consequently, the atmosphere within these chambers is highly prone to combustion, as elaborated by the Troy police.
“Our initial research shows that this is not a common incident and the scene remains under active investigation,” Troy Fire Department Lt. Ken Young said, per MLive.
A spokesperson for The Oxford Center told the Detroit Free Press that the cause of last week’s explosion remains unknown.
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