FACT: At least 280 combustible dust explosions occurred in general industry in the last 25 years causing 119 fatalities and 718 injuries in the United States
FACT: Much of the damage and casualties were caused by excessive dust accumulations due to inadequate housekeeping procedures
FACT: Facility Management fail to conform to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
FACT: Workers and Managers are often unaware of dust explosion hazards
FACT: Procedures to eliminate combustible hazards are inadequate
