Seven dust-fueled explosions caused 10 injuries and four fatalities in 2025, according to a Purdue University report. That represents a drop in incidents from the prior year, but an increase in ...
Dust explosions arise when a fine particulate cloud becomes suspended in air and encounters an ignition source, leading to rapid combustion and a pressure wave. Key parameters governing explosion ...
WOOLWICH, ONT. — A significant dust explosion and fire occurred at a woodworking business in Woolwich Township, Ontario. The incident occurred in one of the machines near the dust collector, resulting ...
According to Purdue University’s nationwide report, there’s a concerning trend where the total number of grain dust explosions decreased in 2025, but the severity of those incidents—measured by ...
The key factors that contribute to dust fires and explosions are commonly illustrated using the fire triangle and dust explosion pentagon models. Using these fundamental concepts, this webinar will ...
BART recently resumed removing the metallic dust that experts consider to be the most likely cause of a recent string of explosions in the underground system, NBC Bay Area’s Investigative Unit has ...
FREMONT, Neb. — OSHA has cited Horizon Biofuels Inc. for willful and serious safety violations after a deadly explosion at the company’s Fremont facility in July 2025. OSHA cited Horizon Biofuels for ...