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5-Year-Old Dies in Hyperbaric Explosion, CEO Charged

3/16/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded on January 31, 2025, when 5-year-old Thomas Cooper lost his life in a devastating hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, CEO Tamela Peterson and three employees are facing serious charges, including second-degree murder, igniting urgent demands for tighter regulations on hyperbaric therapy in the state.

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A tragic incident unfolded on January 31, 2025, when 5-year-old Thomas Cooper lost his life in a devastating hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, CEO Tamela Peterson and three employees are facing serious charges, including second-degree murder, igniting urgent demands for tighter regulations on hyperbaric therapy in the state.