According to a report from NBC15.com, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) held a news conference on Monday, giving a "factual investigative update" on their investigation in to the explosion.
The explosion happened at the plant in May 2017, killing five workers and injuring 14 others. The company received 19 citations and was placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
The CSB gave a “factual investigative update” on Monday. They said it is still too early in the investigation to make any conclusions but they have interviewed 10 of the 14 survivors to better understand what may have happened.
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Didion released this official statement in response to Monday's CSB press conference:
Didion is reviewing the Chemical Safety Board (the CSB) report released and will continue to assist in efforts to learn what happened at our corn milling facility last May. We have been working cooperatively with the CSB as well as industry experts, on ongoing investigations into the incident to determine its cause.
Throughout this process, Didion has reiterated our commitment to the safety of our employees. Our teams have worked diligently to ensure that industry safety practices and protocols are in place. Didion pledges to continue to work cooperatively with the CSB and other agencies to maintain and enhance the safety of our team, which is our highest priority.
We are also working with industry experts on construction of a new state-of-the-art corn mill, which will feature the latest technology and most effective and safe operational systems available today.
