Atchison Elevator Tragedy Leaves Industry Saddened
Kansas Grain & Feed Association expresses condolences to Bartlett elevator explosion victims
The Kansas Grain and Feed Association’s (KGFA) members and staff are grieved to learn of Saturday’s explosion at the Bartlett Grain Co. elevator in Atchison, KS. KGFA expresses its deepest sympathy to the families of the Bartlett Grain and Kansas Grain Inspection Service Inc. (KGIS) employees who lost their lives or were seriously injured in this unexpected accident.
“On behalf of the Kansas Grain and Feed Association, I want to convey our sincere sadness over both the Bartlett and KGIS employees that passed away at our member’s facility,” Stan Stark, KGFA Board Chairman, said. “Our prayers and condolences are with all of the families that are grieving.” Elevators in Kansas have increased their focus on safety in the grain handling industry over the last few decades, thus invest extensive amounts of time and resources into training and education to ensure grain dust is controlled.Grain storage facilities are strictly regulated by both state and federal agencies.
