Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention
Nova Scotia crews control fire in grain elevator dust system
Flames 135 feet up in the port elevator's dust-handling equipment drew a three-alarm response, with a vessel docked alongside the facility.
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Brand Insights
Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications
SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc.
SEW-EURODRIVE’s Austin Burdette discusses heat challenges in grain handling gearboxes and how proper thermal management can reduce downtime and extend equipment life. 
Thermal Performance and Gearbox Selection for Grain Handling Applications
Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention
Workers help contain grain dryer fire in Saskatchewan
Quick action by workers kept a grain dryer fire from spreading to a Walker Farms elevator in Borden, Saskatchewan, the local fire chief said.
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Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention
Feed warehouse fire burns out at Georgia mill
Firefighters monitored smoldering remains Wednesday after a Tuesday fire destroyed a warehouse at Mid South Feeds in Bacon County, Georgia.
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Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention
Fire engulfs Iowa co-op after potential sulfur explosion
Multiple fire departments respond to Saturday morning blaze that threatened fertilizer facility but caused no injuries.
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Podcasts
Why fans might be the solution to dust control
SonicAire's Jordan Newton and Taylor Andrews discuss their automated dust control technology, recently certified for Class 2 Division 1 environments.
Feed & Grain Podcast episode featuring dust control solutions with hosts Jordan Newton and Taylor Andrews
Safety
Explosion damages Kent Feeds mill in Sheldon, Iowa
Grain dryer startup goes wrong at feed facility; no injuries reported.
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Safety
US grain dust explosions decline in 2025 but fatalities and injuries increase
Seven incidents across grain elevators, feed mills and processing facilities resulted in 10 injuries and four deaths.
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Safety
Worker dies in North Carolina feed mill explosion
Perdue Farms confirmed a fatality after a Saturday morning blast at Cofield, North Carolina, facility that also injured three other employees.
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Safety
Fire crews contain grain silo fire at Tennessee Farmers Co-Op in La Vergne, Tennessee
Fire crews swiftly contained a grain silo fire do to thorough pre-fire planning and coordination among local fire and police departments.
Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention
Crews battle overnight grain bin fire at Indiana feed mill
Firefighters reported heavy damage to the main structure and a collapsed roof.
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Safety
Fertilizer storage fire at co-op prompts evacuation in Otley, Iowa
Officials warn of burning sulfur, expect fire to last for days.
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Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention
Wisconsin fire department receives crucial extrication equipment
$9,000 donation from ALCIVIA and partners enhances rescue capabilities.
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