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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

Bluethroughu

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4. I've heard of the grain silo quicksand situation, but beside the

Reply to marble falls (Reply #3)

Fri Sep 29, 2023, 11:13 AM

Sep 2023

Coal dust, I had no idea on the others. Just scary.

When I've read about the fires or explosions in these plants, I thought it was because of chemicals not dust...that's frightening.

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Grain dust is a widowmaker all over the US. This is what happens when regulations and ... marble falls Sep 2023 #1

Wow, I had no idea these could blow up. Bluethroughu Sep 2023 #2

Grain dust, flour, sugar, coal dust and quite few others are highly explosive. And we won't ... marble falls Sep 2023 #3

I've heard of the grain silo quicksand situation, but beside the Bluethroughu Sep 2023 #4