Grain Elevator Explosion Louisiana, at the Eastbank Regiona

Grain Elevator Explosion Louisiana, at the Eastbank Regional Library, Grain Elevator Explosion Chart Explosions Injuries Fatalities 1976 22 82 22 1977 21 84 65 1978 19 47 7 1979 19 18 2 1980 45 Data from years 1976 though 2008 "Prevention of Grain Elevator Explosions - The Bunge Grain Elevator is temporarily closed after an explosion at the facility around 4 p. 22 (AP)—A chain‐reaction explosion ripped through 45 units of a 73‐silo grain elevator near here like a string of giant Roman candles early today, killing at least 15 The Horrific Holiday Tragedy of the Westwego Continental Grain Elevator Explosion in December 1977 only a few days away from Christmas The Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner, Gil Dozier, toured the devastated plant and later said that the blast may have been caused by friction horn a conveyor belt in the grain elevator. 397. Arnold, The Times-Picayune archive) A 150-foot NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Officials tell us there's no offsite impact and no injuries have Grain elevator explosion On December 23, 1977, the Continental Grain Elevator in Westwego exploded. Advertise With Us Mardi Gras WWL+ Radar App Mornings Links Louisiana Made Local documentarian Royd Anderson, who focuses on Louisiana history, will screen "The Continental Grain Elevator Explosion" at 7 p. “Lake Charles Fire used a line truck and shot water up in the silo to wash it out. Firefighters responded to the explosion at Farmers Rice Milling Company The Westwego explosion was one of the deadliest grain-dust explosions in history, and it had a profound impact on the industry and the LAKE CHARLES, La. officials on Tuesday inaugurated a grain and oilseed export elevator at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, La. N> early on Thursday, grain traders said.