Date: May 9, 2022
Location: Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Address: Won Saugrund (on the B 292), 74889
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Biomass Thermal Power
Equipment: Template Shaft
Company: AVR UmweltService GmbH
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, AVR UmweltService GmbH is a waste management company that handles all waste disposal needs in the Rhein-Neckar area of Germany. It has divisions dedicated to disposal of commercial waste, energy supply and energy efficiency, and turning organic waste into green energy
Incident Description:
On May 9, 2022, the Rhein-Neckar Zeitung reported a deflagration at a biomass thermal power station in Sinsheim, Germany.
Rescue workers were called to the facility shortly before 9:00 a.m. after the fire alarm system had been triggered and employees had called the emergency number about an explosion in a template shaft.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Rhein-Neckar Zeitung
