Flour mill explosion shows need for combustible dust standard, says NCOSH
One worker seriously injured in blast
An explosion at a flour mill in Statesville, N.C. last weekend that seriously injured a worker highlights the need for a combustible dust standard, says the National Council of Occupational Safety and Health.
The blast at the Bartlett Milling Co. occurred while two maintenance workers were repairing a piece of equipment. One of the men turned the power back on, causing a spark and flash fire which caused a wall to collapse, making it it difficult for firefighters to gain access to the building.