Date: September 25, 2023
Location: Decatur, Illinois (USA)
Address: 2200 East Eldorado Street, 62521
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: Primient
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Primient is a food and industrial ingredients producer headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. Products include acidulants, animal nutrition, industrial starches, personal care, and sweeteners.
Incident Description:
On September 25, 2023, the Herald & Review reported an explosion and fire at a grain processing facility in Decatur, Illinois.
The incident, which occurred at 4:15 p.m., was described as a flash fire and confined to the feed house unit operation. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the incident did not disrupt other unit operations.
The Director of Global External Relations at the company issued a prepared statement, stating that the Decatur Fire Department was called in to assist and successfully contained the fire within an hour. The local team was evaluating the area and working to determine the root cause of the incident.
Sources:
Herald & Review
