Date: November 28, 2018
Location: Calgary, Alberta (CA)
Address: 4002 Bonnybrook Road S.E., T2G 4M9
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Flour Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: No Details
Company: ADM Milling Company
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, ADM Milling Company is an agricultural processor and food ingredient provider headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It was established in 1902 and now has approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its holdings include approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 food and feed ingredient manufacturing facilities, and 44 innovation centers.
Incident Description:
On November 28, 2018, the CBC reported an explosion at a flour mill in Calgary, Alberta.
The incident, which occurred on the 10th floor of the building, caused windows to shatter. According to the fire department battalion chief, the fire broke out in a few areas after the explosion, causing minor damage to the floor, but there was no major structural damage. The sprinkler system was activated by the explosion, which helped keep the flames from spreading.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene at 6:45 p.m. As of 8:10 p.m., the incident was under control.
None of the 17 workers in the building at the time were injured.
Sources:
CBC
