Date: October 29, 2020
Location: Strzelce Opolskie, Strzelce (Poland)
Address: 1 Maja 52, 47-100
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Panel Production (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Kronospan
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Kronospan is a global manufacturer of wood-based panels. It was established as an Austrian family business in 1897 and now claims to be the world’s largest wood-based panel manufacturer. Kronospan has over 40 manufacturing sites across the globe and continues to expand.
Incident Description:
On October 29, 2020, NTO.pl reported an explosion at a wood panel manufacturer in Strzelce Opolskie, Poland.
The explosion took place on one of the production lines at around 8:15 a.m. and was so loud that it could be heard on the other side of the city. Thick smoke rose above the plant, whose newest section was badly damaged. The metal sheets lining the structure had broken off and sawdust was everywhere.
All employees were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Sources:
NTO.pl
