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Former safety manager Jeffrey Mosteller has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal 2025 explosion at the Oxford Center that killed five-year-old Thomas Cooper and critically injured his mother. The hyperbaric chamber malfunctioned due to ignored safety protocols, including failure to use a grounding strap, and Mosteller’s charge of second-degree murder was dropped as part of a plea deal. He faces 19 months to 15 years in prison, with sentencing set for August 13. The Attorney General called the tragedy preventable, citing negligence and disregard for safety standards. CEO Tamela Peterson and management assistant Gary Marken still face murder charges, while prior warnings from staff about safety lapses were reportedly ignored. The case exposes a culture of negligence at the center, which operated outdated equipment and ignored expert recommendations.

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