Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Safety

Fertilizer storage fire at co-op prompts evacuation in Otley, Iowa

Officials warn of burning sulfur, expect fire to last for days.

Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

Wisconsin fire department receives crucial extrication equipment

$9,000 donation from ALCIVIA and partners enhances rescue capabilities.

Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

Number of grain dust explosions holds steady in 2024

Nine incidents reported across U.S., matching 10-year average.

Grain Handling & Processing

Grain elevator fire contained in northwest Minnesota

No one injured in the early morning blaze, and the cause still under investigation.

Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

Explosion at Viterra grain elevator in Superior, Wisconsin

The sudden blast led to significant structural damage but fortunately resulted in no injuries to workers.

Safety

No injuries reported from dust explosion in Aurora, Nebraska

The dust explosion occurred at KAAPA Partners Aurora, LLC ethanol plant, igniting in the grain handling area.

Worker Safety

Firefighters avert potential explosion at Thunder Bay grain elevator

Malfunctioning equipment and extreme heat heightened the danger of a dust explosion.

Grain Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention

OSHA cites Strauss Feeds for dust and safety violations

OSHA has proposed penalties totaling $161,332, and the company has a set period to comply.

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