Date: September 3, 2019
Location: Greding, Bavaria (Germany)
Address: Kraftsbucher Str. 10, 91171
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Paint Dust
Industry: Retail Furnishing Manufacturer
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Trend Store Shop Creation GmbH
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: One Person Injured
Capital Cost: 55,000 euros.
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Trend Store Shop Creation GmbH is a shop furnishings business that manufactures platforms, shelving, and other accessories for retail storefronts. Located in Greding, Germany, it was founded in 1987 and commissioned a large new paint shop in 2018.
Incident Description:
On September 3, 2019, Nordbayern reported an explosion and fire in the paint shop of a retail furnishing manufacturer in Greding, Germany.
Employees were cleaning the area when a jet of flame suddenly erupted. According to the police, it was probably caused by dust in the shop dust collector being stirred up. An estimated 84 employees had to be evacuated.
Due to concerns about a chemical fire, several fire departments arrived and extinguished the flames that erupted. Although the fire was quickly put out, smoke lingered for a long time afterward. Employees were able to return after the fire department ventilated the premises.
Although there were no serious injuries, one woman required medical treatment for shock due to the explosion. Property damage was estimated at 50,000 euros for the paint shop and 5,000 euros for the general building.
Sources:
Nordbayern