B&B Simplot Grain Silos
Dust explosion — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO
| Employer | B&B Simplot Grain Silos | Report ID | 2021054055 |
| Address | 2600 N 36th West | City, State ZIP | MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO 83647 |
| Event Date | May 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Dust explosion | Source of Injury | Grain dust |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 111199 | Inspection # | 1531773 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.15000, -115.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding when there was a dust flash fire and explosion. The employee was burned on the hand and the upper torso.
Incident Summary
On May 18, 2021, a worker at B&B Simplot Grain Silos in MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as dust explosion, with grain dust identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 6 severe injury reports involving "Dust explosion" incidents in our database. Browse all Dust explosion injuries.
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