Updated July 29, 2024
Date of Incident: June 14, 2017
Location: Roseburg, Oregon (USA)
Address: 398 Del Rio Road
Type: Dust Explosion
Company: Douglas County Forrest Products
Previous Incidents: None Recorded
Fuel: Wood Dust (Sawdust)
Industry: Wood Products (Woodchip Mill)
Equipment: Storage Silo and Bins
Loss: 2 Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Description
Firefighters were called to a wood dust explosion and fire involving a wood chip storage silo and three storage bins. A local fire marshal reported the cause of the explosion as a “Backdraft” phenomena, although no information was given on the ignition source.
The silos, bins, and wood ducts were approximately 80 feet in height which hampered firefighting efforts. One employee was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation during the fire. One firefighter was also injured fighting the fires and taken to the local hospital
Related Companies: None
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Keywords: Sawdust, Wood Dust, Wood Chips, Storage Silo, Storage Bins
