Date: June 14, 2023
Location: Fehrbellin, Brandenburg (Germany)
Address: Alter Dechtower Weg
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Conveyor Belt
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: 10,000 Euros
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a grain facility in Fehrbellin, Germany, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On June 14, 2023, Blaulichtreport reported a dust explosion at a grain facility in Fehrbellin, Germany.
The incident took place at approximately 11:20 a.m. after employees used a new device on a conveyor belt. Once they restarted the unit, the airborne dust ignited and resulted in a fire.
The firefighting team encountered challenges in extinguishing the fire due to its location in a shaft. The estimated damage amounted to around 10,000 euros.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Blaulichtreport
