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Cosmetic Factory Explosion
Analysis of Video

 

As the reports implied, the explosion seems to be electrostatics related.
Steve Fowler and Jim Pharr have investigated many such incidents.

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Before the ignition

First Ignition. Appears to be internal to tote

Internal fire expands

Fire exits tote and involves top and drum

Full involvement notice expnaded tote side wall supports

 

Source of electrostatic charges are not certain from the video. Worker is wiping tote just before ignition. However, pouring into an insulative tote could be the charge mechanism. More investigation needs to be performed.

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