On August 3, 2022, MDR.de reported a deflagration and fire at a metal processing company in Sehmatal, Germany. Five of its employees were injured, one of them seriously.
Incidents
Over 100 Firefighters Respond to Explosion at Alloy Manufacturer
On August 2, 2022, Berks Weekly reported an explosion at an alloy plant in South Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania. Parts of the building collapsed to the first floor.
Eight People Injured in Explosion at Nitrocellulose Production Plant
On August 3, 2022, BFM TV reported an explosion at a nitrocellulose production plant in Bergeron, France. Eight people were injured, one seriously, and taken to hospital.
Dust Explosion Occurs in Mixing Tank at Norwegian Food Producer
On July 5, 2022, Bergens Tidende reported a dust explosion at a food production facility in Indre Arna, Norway. The explosion is said to have occurred in a mixing tank.
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Grain Elevator in Brazil
On July 20, 2022, Alfenas Hoje reported a grain dryer fire at a grain elevator in Alfenas, Brazil. No injuries were reported but property damage was estimated at R$270,000.
Firefighters Spend Over Three Hours Fighting SD Grain Elevator Fire
On July 25, 2022, KXLG reported a silo fire at an agribusiness in Watertown, South Dakota. Crews found smouldering grain inside the elevator near a bucket ladder motor.
Explosion at Tennessee Chemical Plant Leads to Shelter in Place Order
On July 21, 2022, WATE reported an explosion at a chemical plant in Sevierville, Tennessee. Officials said a nickel aluminum powder exploded and the fire was contained.
Firefighters Called to Early-Morning Grain Elevator Fire at Agribusiness
On July 20, 2022, WILX10 reported a fire in a grain elevator in Charlotte, Michigan. It was contained to a big electric motor and grain dust in the basement of the plant.
Firefighter Overcome by Heat Exhaustion While Fighting Grain Silo Fire
On July 24, 2022, the Sun-Gazette reported a silo explosion at a farm near Antes Fort, Pennsylvania. It damaged the silo. One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.
Particle Board Manufacturer Declared a Total Loss After Fire Develops
On July 25, 2022, ABC10 reported a fire at a particle board manufacturer in Martell, California. Employees were evacuated and accounted for. The mill was a total loss.
