Date: June 23, 2022
Location: Whiteville, North Carolina (USA)
Address: 512 East Main Street, 28472
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Plywood Manufacturing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: North Carolina Plywood
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, North Carolina Plywood is a veneer mill located in Whiteville, North Carolina. It was started during the 1930s and has a product line that includes veneer core plywood, combination core plywood, and engineered composite core plywood.
Incident Description:
On June 23, 2022, Columbus County News reported an explosion at a veneer mill in Whiteville, North Carolina.
The explosion, which was caused by a blockage in a dust collector, occurred at 7:15 a.m. A worker was trying to clear the blockage when it happened. The worker was transported to the hospital but his injuries did not appear life threatening.
Sources:
Columbus County News
