An expert in grain bin safety weighed in after Cedar Rapids Fire crews worked nearly a full day following an explosion at an ADM facility.

People often are concerned about how to cut these holes because of concern of a dust explosion. Yes, above the grain level at the top of the bin, dust and atmospheric issues could cause an ...

The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in 2022. This compares to seven reported incidents in 2021 and a 10-year average of 7.8 explosions annually.

By 1:30 p.m., firefighters and ADM personnel had applied water into the affected grain bin and reduced the internal temperature to a point where attempting to access the burning area was possible.

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A grain bin exploded in Duplin County just outside of Rose Hill on Monday morning. Posted 2024-07-29T18:31:09+00:00 - Updated 2024-07-29T18:31:09+00:00 Crews responded after a grain bin explosion ...

In its annual report recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions, Purdue University found an increase in the number of grain bin explosions from eight in 2021 to nine in 2022.These explosions ...

The grain elevator housed both corn and soybeans, and elevated grain to adjacent grain bins, Kruisselbrink said. It isn't yet known how much grain was destroyed by the explosion and fire.

The grain elevator was said to be in normal operation during the time of the explosion. Crews left the scene of the grain elevator at 8:44 p.m. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

D UPLIN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Officials say no injuries were reported and all employees at a Duplin County feed mill are accounted for after a grain bin explosion Monday morning.