Date: July 20, 2022
Location: Río Tercero, Cordoba (Argentina)
Address: Acuña and San Pedro
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Oil Collection
Equipment: Conveyor System
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On July 20, 2022, Río Tercer Noticias reported an explosion at an oil collection plant in Río Tercero, Argentina.
The explosion, which occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m., was heard several blocks away. Volunteer firefighters responded to the scene. They later reported that it was due to grain dust in a conveyor system.
No injuries were reported and damage was confined to the immediate area.
Sources:
Río Tercer Noticias
