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Two injured in Gowrie, Iowa grain elevator dust explosion - MessengerNews.net - 0 views

  • minor explosion in one leg of the grain elevator
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      Legs of bucket elevator very susceptible to dust explosions.
  • explosion was caused by grain dust
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      OSHA Grain Facility Standard regulates workplace safety for grain dust
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    Another grain dust explosion. 15 grain facility explosions last year according to media reports
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    Another grain dust explosion. Over 15 grain facility explosions last year according to media reports. Elevator leg dust explosions are prevalent in the industry. Olds Elevator has an excellent alternative with their innovative technology in minimizing the risks of dust explosions.
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Watertown Daily Times | Feed processing plant destroyed LOSS TOPS $1M - 0 views

  • Mr. Plummer said the fire is believed to have broken out at the rear, or west side, of the building, a location where grains were mixed. That could point to an electrical problem, but he added that over the years a lot of dust, cobwebs and other debris have collected in the area and could be sources of combustion.
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    Is the OSHA Grain Facility Standard Working? Reduction in incidents but still events occur. Can not prevent incidents, only minimize the severity and reduce the probability.
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    Is the OSHA Grain Facility Standard Working? Reduction in incidents but still events occur, Cannot prevent incidents, only minimize the severity and reduce the probability.
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