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Welder air-dashed to PR with severe burns

September 12th, 2015 | Tags: welder burns air dashed Socks explosion
A man who was reportedly severely burnt while welding has been air dashed to Puerto Rico for further medical treatment, Virgin Islands News Online has been informed. Photo: keyin.ca
This news site was told that the man was rushed to Peebles Hospital and subsequently taken to a medical facility in Puerto Rico the following day, September 10, 2015, where he was expected to undergo an operation. Photo: Andre 'Shadow' Dawson/File
This news site was told that the man was rushed to Peebles Hospital and subsequently taken to a medical facility in Puerto Rico the following day, September 10, 2015, where he was expected to undergo an operation. Photo: Andre 'Shadow' Dawson/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who was reportedly severely burnt while welding has been air-dashed to Puerto Rico for further medical treatment, Virgin Islands News Online has been informed.

According to reports, the Guyanese man whose call name was given as ‘Socks’, was injured on September 9, 2015 while welding in Fish Bay.

Sources said there was reportedly an explosion when the man was injured.

This news site was told that the man was rushed to Peebles Hospital and subsequently taken to a medical facility in Puerto Rico the following day, September 10, 2015, where he was expected to undergo an operation.

The man’s employer, Mr Tony Alphonso, declined to comment on the incident when contacted today, September 12, 2015.

10 Responses to “Welder air-dashed to PR with severe burns”

  • cay (12/09/2015, 10:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    oh no! hope he gets well soon
  • just asking (12/09/2015, 12:37) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
    HOW DOES THE NHI HELP OR NOT HELP IN THIS SISUATION?
    • Wes (13/09/2015, 10:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      He would have coverage for care instead of being out of pocket. Co Pay for overseas would be 20% and 10% at the hospital. Say his local hospital bill was $5000 and overseas bill $25,000 he would pay $5,500 and NHI pay the rest. This is where a good supplemental policy would be useful.

  • one eye (12/09/2015, 15:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    who did you say he works for? Lawd ah mussy
  • Peebles (12/09/2015, 23:57) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I seen this guy come in the ER and the people at front desk asking him to sign his form before he can seek medical attention. . it's it's a pitty kind of ignorant people working front desk. on another note. I hope he will be okay
    • Wes (13/09/2015, 11:32) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      More than a half-wit should be assigned to triage persons at ER. What if this man had airway issues and collapsed. What would the half-wit do then?
  • John (13/09/2015, 01:15) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    A brand new hospital and yet they can't treat a burn victim. Is PR a member of the NHI's network?
    • please (13/09/2015, 07:19) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Burns is a specialized treatment. Even in major countries after assessment at your local ER you will be transferred to a burns unit, can be many miles away.
      • LCS (13/09/2015, 09:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        A multimillion dollar facility should have a Burn Unit. For being understaff, this hospital has thre (3) Security staff, who act as Ushers, and two staff at Reception , when only one dealing with the people. When visiting patients, I've seen dozens of staff aroung the Nurse Station, most of hem idle & chatting, not very busy. They should invest in equipment if they want to push this NHI. There is not even a Blood Bank in Tortola!
  • safety (14/09/2015, 07:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why did it happen in the first place? These things don't "just" happen. An explosion suggests to me there were flammable liquids nearby.


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