On November 10, 2022, The Record reported a fire inside a dryer at a biodegradable products plant in Port Colborne, Ontario. Welding ignited material inside the pipes.
Incidents
Sprinkler System Puts Out Dust Collector Fire at Die Casting Facility
On November 9, 2022, Madison.com reported a dust collector fire at an aluminum die casting company in Madison, Wisconsin. The sprinkler system inside put out the fire.
Explosion at Coal Mine in Turkey Kills 41 and Injures Others
On November 9, 2022, Cable Free TV reported a coal dust explosion at a coal mine in Amasya, Turkey. 41 mine workers were killed. There is an ongoing investigation.
Kentucky Firefighters Demolish Grain Silo to Get Fire Under Control
On November 5, 2022, the Commonwealth Journal reported a grain silo fire at a grain farm in Nancy, Kentucky. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
Two Workers Injured in Dust Explosion at Argentina Agribusiness
On October 13, 2022, Montemaizmira reported a dust explosion at an agricultural cooperative in Monte Buey, Argentina. Two workers repairing a grain dryer were injured.
Fire Develops on Underground Conveyor Belt at Brazil Feed Producer
On October 6, 2022, Gazetadigital reported a fire at a feed manufacturing plant in Lucas do Rio Verde, Brazil. Fire crews located it on an underground conveyor belt.
One Worker Injured in Dust Explosion at Foam Rubber Plant in the UK
On November 7, 2022, the Leader reported a dust explosion and fire at a foam rubber manufacturer in Rhydymwyn, Wales, UK. One staff member was taken to the hospital.
Morning Fire Develops in Dryer at Ethanol Production Plant in Illinois
On November 4, 2022, Starved Rock Media reported a fire at an ethanol plant in Hennepin, Illinois. It was inside a dryer in a process building. Flames were not visible.
Fire Ignites in Sawdust and Eucalyptus Fire at Brazilian Logging Company
On October 18, 2022, Itatiaia reported a fire at a large logging company in Salinas, Brazil. The flames started in a pile of sawdust and eucalyptus and spread quickly.
Two Workers Injured When Welding Spark Ignites Dust Explosion in Brazil
On November 2, 2022, Tudosobre Xanxerê reported an explosion at a food production company in Xanxerê, Brazil. Two maintenance workers suffered serious burn injuries.
