One dead, one injured in MagneGas explosion

TARPON SPRINGS -- An explosion at an industrial facility owned by MagneGas Corp. in Pinellas County has left one worker dead and another seriously injured.

A 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 150 Rainville Road in Tarpon Springs was the site of the accident Thursday, which remains under investigation by local police and fire officials. It has left the young plasma gas technology company shaken.

Killed in the accident was Michael Sheppard, 29, of Safety Harbor. Injured was Eric Newell, of Largo, who was taken by helicopter to Tampa General Hospital where he is listed in stable condition, according to the Tarpon Springs Police Department.