Date: December 17, 2019
Location: Farmsum, Groningen (Netherlands)
Address: Kloosterlaan 11-13, 9936
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Silicon Carbide
Industry: Silicon Carbide Production
Equipment: Unknown
Company: ESD-SIC
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, ESD-SIC is a chemical plant in Farmsum, Netherlands. It produces high-grade silicon carbide for a variety of applications, including sandpaper and fire protection. The company was founded in 1973, is headquartered in Delfzijl, and employs about 100 people.
Incident Description:
On December 17, 2019, NOS reported a dust explosion at a chemical company in Farmsum, Netherlands.
The explosion was rated at Category 5, a higher level that involves a dust cloud rising for hundreds of meters.
The company director confirmed that no one was injured. The direction of the wind prevented the dust from the explosion from impacting area residents.
Sources:
NOS
