DSS244: Helpdesk Question: Alignment Sensors for Bucket Elevators in NFPA 61 with Brian Knapp
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re talking about alignment sensors for bucket elevators as per NFPA 61. Joining us is Brian Knapp, Vice President of the ...
Firefighters Called to Early-Morning Grain Silo Fire at Ohio Facility
Date: November 3, 2023Location: Greene County, Ohio (USA)Address: 3600 block of Shockley Road, 45368 Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Grain DustIndustry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)Equipment: Grain Silo Company: No DetailsDatabase Incidents: None ...
Fire Develops on Conveyor Belt at Earth Work Company During Maintenance
Source: Google Maps Date: November 1, 2023Location: Hancock, Maine (USA)Address: 127 Macquinn Road, 04640 Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Slag WasteIndustry: Earth WorkEquipment: Conveyor Belt Company: Harold MacQuinn Inc.Database Incidents: None ...
Silo Explosion at Salmon Farming Facility Causes Extensive Damage
Source: Google Maps Date: November 1, 2023Location: Valneset, Nordland Fylke (Norway)Address: Valsnesveien 260, 7165 Oksvoll Type: Dust Explosion Fuel: Fish MealIndustry: Salmon Farming (Food Processing)Equipment: Storage Silo Company: MowiDatabase Incidents: ...
Morning Grain Dryer Fire Damages Product at Agribusiness in France
Date: November 1, 2023Location: Quimperlé, Brittany (France)Address: Kervidanou 3, 29300 Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Grain DustIndustry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)Equipment: Grain Dryer Company: Eureden CooperativeDatabase Incidents: None Recorded Loss: No InjuriesCapital ...
Global Combustible Dust Standards and Regulations: The Dust Safety Science Ultimate Guide
Key Takeaways: Awareness is Key: Recognize the hidden danger of combustible dust in various industries and understand that raising awareness among your team is the first step in preventing potentially ...
What Exactly is Combustible Dust and Why is Combustible Dust a Concern?
Key Takeaways: Awareness is Key: Recognize the hidden danger of combustible dust in various industries and understand that raising awareness among your team is the first step in preventing potentially ...
One Firefighter Injured While Fighting Conveyor Belt Fire in Brazil
Date: October 28, 2023Location: Paranaguá, Paraná (Brazil)Address: Port of Paranaguá Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Grain DustIndustry: Grain Storage (Logistics)Equipment: Conveyor Belt Company: No DetailsDatabase Incidents: None Recorded Loss: One InjuredCapital ...
Material Buildup Catches Fire in Grain Dryer at Nebraska Grain Facility
Date: October 25, 2023Location: Merna, Nebraska (USA)Address: Unknown Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Grain DustIndustry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)Equipment: Grain Dryer Company: No DetailsDatabase Incidents: None Recorded Loss: No InjuriesCapital Cost: Unknown ...
Fire Develops in Pulp Machine at Paper Products Manufacturer in Florida
Source: Google Maps Date: October 25, 2023Location: Palatka, Florida (USA)Address: 215 County Road 216, 32177 Type: Potential Dust Fire Fuel: Paper DustIndustry: Paper Mill (Pulp and Paper)Equipment: Digester Company: Georgia-Pacific ...
Ember Enters Dust Collector at Woodworking Shop, Causing Fire
Date: October 26, 2023Location: Marshall, Minnesota (USA)Address: Corner of East Lyon Street and E Street, 56258 Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Wood DustIndustry: Wood Processing (Wood and Wood Products)Equipment: Dust Collector ...
47,000 Litres of Water Used on Wood Dryer Fire at Lumber Facility
Date: October 17, 2023Location: Rio Negrinho, Santa Catarina (Brazil)Address: Rua João Ehrefredo Olsen Type: Dust Fire Fuel: Wood DustIndustry: Lumber Processing (Wood and Wood Products)Equipment: Wood Dryer Company: No DetailsDatabase ...