Date: October 13, 2023
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland (UK)
Address: Newpark Industrial Estate, Greystone Road, BT41 2RU
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Sawdust
Industry: Mouldings Manufacturer (Wood & Wood Products)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: SAM
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Two Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, SAM is an MDF moulding manufacturer in Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 1990 and has factories and offices in Northern Ireland and England. Products include decorative mouldings, door framing, and window boards.
Incident Description:
On October 13, 2023, the BBC reported an explosion and fire at an MDF moulding manufacturer in Antrim.
Two individuals were hospitalized for minor burns after a machinery fire spread to sawdust in the factory warehouse, causing an explosion. The incident occurred after 1:00 a.m., prompting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) to respond.
Fifty night-shift employees were evacuated from the facility. It took firefighters five hours to douse the flames.
Sources:
BBC
