Date: May 31, 2023
Location: Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Germany)
Address: Am Haffeld 1, 23970
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Products Manufacturing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: EGGER Holzwerkstoffe Wismar GmbH & Co. KG
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Two Injured
Capital Cost: One Million Euros
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, EGGER is a manufacturing company headquartered in Germany. It was founded in 1961 and specializes in wood-based materials such as engineered wood, laminate flooring, and decorative surfaces. EGGER operates in various sectors, including construction, furniture, and interior design. It has been based in Wismar since 1999, employs around 1,000 people, making it one of the largest employers in north-west Mecklenburg-Pomerania.
Incident Description:
On May 31, 2023, NDR reported a dust explosion at a wood products manufacturer in Wismar, Germany.
The explosion occurred in the production area where OSB boards are made. The plant has a modern dust extraction system in place to prevent deflagration risks, raising questions as to why it failed. According to the police, two minor injuries were reported, with one person receiving hospital treatment but later discharged. Some employees also experienced shock, as stated by the city of Wismar. Moderate smoke emerged during the firefighting efforts, but there was no danger to the surrounding area.
Over 200 emergency personnel from professional and volunteer fire brigades in Wismar, Neukloster, Friedenshof, Altstadt, and Neu Kaliß were deployed into the night. The police estimate the damages at one million euros.
Previous Incidents
The article reported that a few days prior, a deflagration occurred in the fiberboard facility, resulting in a fire in one tower and smoke damage to another hall. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
NDR
