Man Sentenced to Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Explosion Case
A man has been sentenced to over a year in prison for his involvement in the death of a 5-year-old boy who died in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion. Jeffrey Mosteller, 66, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in Michigan and will serve 19 months in prison. The incident occurred at the Oxford Center, where Mosteller was the safety manager, and the boy, Thomas Cooper, was undergoing treatment for health conditions like autism and ADHD through hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Cooper tragically died in the explosion, and his family's attorney shared the heartbreaking details of the incident.
Prosecutors have accused the Oxford Center of neglecting safety protocols, leading to the tragic event. Mosteller is one of four former employees facing criminal charges in connection with the boy's death. The clinic's owner, primary management assistant, and the hyperbaric chamber operator are also facing charges related to the incident. Mosteller's attorney expressed hope for his early release if he maintains good behavior during his prison term.
The Michigan Attorney General's Office has not provided any comments on the case. In July, a plea agreement was reached with Mosteller, leading to his sentencing. The other three former employees have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial. The tragic incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the Oxford Center and the importance of following established protocols to prevent such accidents in the future.