FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - More is being learned about the deadly dust explosion at a Fremont wood pellet manufacturing facility last summer. An OSHA citation says a wood grinder, hammermill, surge mixer ...
Seven dust-fueled explosions caused 10 injuries and four fatalities in 2025, according to a Purdue University report. That represents a drop in incidents from the prior year, but an increase in ...
Silos with an explosion prevention system can vent out that pressure and fireball, or suppress flames with foam or carbon dioxide. Duct work can also have spark-detection and extinguishing systems ...