Date: February 16, 2022
Location: Springfield, Missouri (USA)
Address: 301 E. Central Street, 65802
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Coal Dust
Industry: Utilities
Equipment: Boiler
Company: Springfield City Utilities
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: One Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Springfield City Utilities is a utilities provider in Springfield, Missouri. Since 1945, it has served 320 square miles in southwest Missouri with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services.
Incident Description:
On February 17, 2022, Ozarks First reported a coal dust explosion at a utilities provider in Springfield, Missouri.
The CEO and General Manager said coal dust ignited outside a boiler, causing an explosion that injured an employee and caused damage to the building. The employee, who was hurt by falling debris, suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The incident continues to be under investigation.
Previous Incidents:
In the Ozarks First article, it was stated that a similar event had occurred in Unit No. 2 at the plant in December 2016.
Sources:
Ozarks First
KY3
