Dust Collector Incidents¶
This equipment type has been involved in one or more CSB investigations as a primary or contributing factor. Each linked page provides the full event sequence, root causes, failed safeguards, and CSB safety recommendations.
8 CSB investigations in this database involve dust collector as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Dust Collector Incidents (8)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Solutions Fatal Dust Explosion | 12/09/2010 | Metals | Dust Explosion, Fire |
| CAI / Arnel Chemical Plant Explosion | 11/22/2006 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
| Hayes Lemmerz Dust Explosions and Fire | 10/29/2003 | Metals | Dust Explosion, Fire |
| US Ink Fire | 10/09/2012 | Chemical Manufacturing | Dust Explosion, Flash Fire |
| Didion Milling Company Explosion and Fire | 05/31/2017 | Food Processing | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
| CTA Acoustics Dust Explosion and Fire | 02/20/2003 | Plastics | Dust Explosion, Fire |
| Imperial Sugar Company Dust Explosion and Fire | 02/07/2008 | Food Processing | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
| Technic Inc. Ventilation System Explosion | 02/07/2003 | Chemical Manufacturing | Explosion, Fire |
Related Hazard Types¶
Fire · Explosion · Dust Explosion · Structural Failure · Overpressure
Related Equipment¶
Baghouse · Conveyor Fires and Explosions · Mixer · Hopper · Filter · Bucket Elevator Fires and Dust Explosions
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.