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From fires and explosions to machine hazards, occupational safety is an ever-present concern in manufacturing plants and processing facilities. This section helps the dry processing and bulk solids handling industry to keep their workers safe and stay informed of changing regulations.

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Smithfield to Roll Out Infectious Disease Preparedness Plan

Nov 15, 2021

The pork processor is developing and implementing the plan at all its plants as part of an OSHA settlement.

6 Workers Dead After Mine Explosion

Nov 08, 2021

Accident was due to a blast of gas and coal.

Pet Treats Manufacturing Plant Evacuated During Fire

Nov 05, 2021

Workers evacuated the Mountain Country Foods plant in Spanish Fork, UT after a blaze ignited Wednesday night.

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Innovative Fibers Plant Fire Leaves 4 Injured

Nov 04, 2021

Reports said four contractors were hurt when a blaze ignited Monday at the Spartanburg, SC facility.

Worker Dies After Falling into Asphalt Silo

Nov 03, 2021

A man reportedly fell into the vessel at the Oklahoma City facility Tuesday while performing maintenance work.

Meat Processing Plant Fined $28K Following Explosion

Nov 01, 2021

Iowa OSHA cited Agri Star after two workers were hurt in an explosion at its Postville, IA meatpacking facility this February.

“Zombie College” Offers Lab Safety Training Lessons

Oct 28, 2021

Just in time for Halloween, this spooky digital experience offers five core rules of chemical laboratory safety.

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Dust Safety Science Releases 2021 Mid-Year Incident Report

Oct 27, 2021

The organization’s new report offers details on combustible dust fires and explosions during the first half the year.

Tyson Plant Leaks 13,000 lb of Ammonia

Oct 26, 2021

A report said seven fire departments were called to the firm’s West Chester Township, OH plant last Saturday.

Worker Dies After Exposure to Chemical at BASF Plant

Oct 19, 2021

A contractor died a day after they were exposed to an unspecified substance at the firm’s Geismar, LA plant.

Paint Manufacturer Faces $709K Fine After Fatal Explosion

Oct 12, 2021

OSHA opened an investigation into the Yenkin-Majestic plant in Columbus, OH after the blast occurred in April.

Feed Ingredients Firm Fined for Combustible Dust Hazards

Oct 06, 2021

OSHA cited BCP Ingredients Inc. for 25 serious safety and health hazards at its Verona, MO production plant.

Tootsie Roll Plant Fined $136K After Machine Injures Worker

Oct 06, 2021

A worker’s finger was partially amputated at the firm’s Chicago, IL plant as they were attempting to clear debris from a machine.

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