Date: November 11, 2021
Location: Isis Central, Queensland (Australia)
Address: 345 Kevin Livingston Drive, 4660
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Rosin and Turpentine Production
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Essential Queensland
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: One Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Essential Queensland is a supplier of rosin and turpentine to the pine chemicals and hydrocarbon industry. Located in Isis Central, Queensland, Australia, it was acquired in 2020 by Leaf Resources Limited, which converts non-food plant biomass into useful, sustainable, renewable products.
Incident Description:
On November 12, 2021, ABC News reported an explosion at a rosin and turpentine manufacturer in Isis Central, Australia.
In a Facebook post, an area resident called it “a huge explosion.” Another local resident posted that “it sounded like a bomb went off and shook the whole house.”
Fire broke out at the factory at around 9:30 p.m., prompting the police to declare an emergency. After several hours of fighting the fire, nine fire crews were able to extinguish it.
Five employees were working at the site when the explosion occurred, according to Queensland police. A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries and burns.
As of the time of the incident, up to 5,000 litres of solvents and wood chips were being processed at the plant.
Police said the explosion was not suspicious and workplace health and safety officers were investigating.
Sources:
ABC News
