Date: April 10, 2019
Location: Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Address: Herrenlandstraße 74, 78315
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Culinary Products (Food Processing)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Hügli
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: One Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Hügli is a food products company that produces snack foods, ready-made meals, sauces, and other items aimed at the consumer and retail markets. It was established in 1935 and operates across Europe with nine production facilities and five distribution companies in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary
Incident Description:
On April 12, 2019, Sudkurier reported a dust explosion at a culinary production plant in Radolfzell, Germany.
One worker was injured in the incident, but received medical treatment and is recovering. The area where the explosion occurred was temporarily out of service and production shifted to another section of the plant.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation. There were no other injuries.
Previous Incidents:
The Sudkurier referenced another incident at the plant, this one with no injuries, but no information could be found.
Sources:
Sudkurier
