Grain Processing and Handling Incidents¶
Grain elevators, feed mills, and grain processing facilities handle combustible organic dust in concentrations that can reach explosive levels when suspended in air. CSB investigations in this sector have documented how dust collection system failures, ignition source control gaps, and inadequate explosion venting contributed to fatal dust explosions that leveled entire facilities.
1 CSB investigation in this database cover the grain processing sector, spanning 1998–2024.
Grain Processing and Handling Incidents (1)¶
| Incident | Date | Location | Key Hazards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didion Milling Company Explosion and Fire | 05/31/2017 | Cambria, WI | Dust Explosion, Explosion |
Frequently Involved Hazard Types¶
Dust Explosion · Explosion · Fire · Overpressure · Structural Failure
Most Common Chemicals Involved¶
Combustible Dust, Grain Dust, Natural Gas
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.