Dust explosions are known to be a frequent problem in the underground mining industry. Dust explosions also have been known to occur in the food production industry, lumber and wood processing industry, and the chemical manufacturing industry. Dust explosions happen when five necessary elements come together simultaneously. These five elements are fuel, heat, oxidants, suspension and confinement. Fuel will become explosive depending on the volatile ratio, particle size and the concentration of fuel present in the environment. The heat required to trigger dust explosions can be affected by the temperature of the environment or the energy in the environment. As the volatile content of a fuel rises, less oxidants will be required to set off dust explosions. A dust explosion requires suspension. When dust is suspended in the air in high concentrations then the only requirement to initiate an explosion will be a source of heat. Confinement is also an element at play in the occurrence of dust explosions because it increases the concentration of dust particles that are in suspension. When these five elements combine in a dangerous way, dust explosions are the oftentimes tragic result.

The consequences of dust explosions can be nothing short of devastating to families and communities.  A dust explosion may result in the loss of life and in catastrophic injuries such as burn injuries and amputation injuries. These consequences are magnified in explosions where the loss of life and catastrophic injury were entirely preventable. Business environments in which dust explosions pose a continuous threat can be managed in ways to reduce the risk. Confinement may be eliminated if the explosion in an underground mine is efficiently vented to the outside atmosphere. Good housekeeping practices, such as attaching an industrial vacuum to sanding and grinding machinery, may eliminate the presence of dust in a plant. Removing the presence of dust in the plant consequently would remove the fuel that could sustain an explosion flame. The concentration of oxidants in the air can be reduced to decrease the likelihood of an explosion being triggered.

The ugly truth is that in many cases catastrophic injuries caused by dust explosions are the result of negligent or improper conduct by a third party or result from the failure in the design of some product. If you or a family member have been a victim of a dust explosion that has caused a catastrophic injury, call Attorney Robert A. Brenner or visit his website at http://www.attorneyrobertbrenner.com/. He can help you. Robert A. Brenner has over 35 years of experience representing victims of catastrophic injuries including victims of injuries that have resulted from dust explosions.

Injury victims of dust explosions that resulted due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party can receive compensation for past, current and future medical expenses; emotional and physical suffering; present and future loss of income; and recover the costs for ongoing therapy and rehabilitation. An injury victim of a dust explosion should consult an experienced catastrophic injury attorney in a timely manner because applicable statute of limitations may affect the time in which you can take effective legal action. If you or a loved one are the victim of a catastrophic injury that resulted from dust explosions, contact us at the law offices of Robert A. Brenner. Our phone number is (800)-669-7700 and our offices are located on the 3rd floor at 21900 Burbank Blvd, California, http://www.attorneyrobertbrenner.com/. Our warm and highly skilled team of professionals are ready and waiting to provide the legal services you need.