Conveyor Fires and Explosions¶
Conveyors in grain, chemical, and manufacturing facilities carry combustible materials and generate friction and static that have ignited serious dust and vapor fires. The investigations below cover ignition mechanisms, dust accumulation, and CSB prevention recommendations.
4 CSB investigations in this database involve conveyor as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Conveyor Fires and Explosions (4)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Solutions Fatal Dust Explosion | 12/09/2010 | Metals | Dust Explosion, Fire |
| Didion Milling Company Explosion and Fire | 05/31/2017 | Food Processing | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
| Imperial Sugar Company Dust Explosion and Fire | 02/07/2008 | Food Processing | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
| West Pharmaceutical Services Dust Explosion and Fire | 01/29/2003 | Pharmaceutical | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
Related Hazard Types¶
Dust Explosion · Fire · Explosion · Structural Failure · Overpressure
Related Equipment¶
Dust Collector · Bucket Elevator Fires and Dust Explosions · Filter · Blender · Baghouse · Cyclone Separator
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.