A routine operation. A single spark. A combustible dust fire that spread through an enclosed conveyor system. On February 14, 1985, a wood products mill in Albany, Oregon experienced a fire when tramp metal created an ignition source inside accumulated wood dust. The incident shows how small triggers can escalate quickly when combustible dust and enclosed equipment are involved. This short breaks down what happened and the safety lessons that still apply today. Full incident breakdown and source

Combustible Dust Fires and Explosions: Recent Data and Lessons Learned - Chemical Engineering