Up to 35 hurt in blasts, fire at New York cosmetics factory
Two explosions and a fire at a New York cosmetic factory recently cited for safety violations left 30 to 35 people injured including seven firefighters caught in the second blast. Police said the first explosion occurred around 10:15 am on Tuesday at the Verla International cosmetics factory in New Windsor, about an hour’s drive from New York city.firefighter who responded were inside when the second explosion occurred around 10:40 am. The federal agency also cited inadequacies relating to respirator protection for workers and the maintenance of exit routes. The factory is about a half mile from the town hall and police station in new Windsor, on the Hudson river west bank. New Windsor based company website says the product it make include nail polish, perfumes, lotions and other products.
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