Large explosion rocks southeast Missouri aluminum plant

August 05, 2015 05:54

A massive explosion has rocked a southeast Missouri aluminum plant, injuring some workers and creating a plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.

The explosion and fire occurred around 12:30 pm (local time) yesterday at the Noranda Aluminum plant near the town of Marston in New Madrid County, about 170 miles south of St Louis.

Noranda spokesman John Parker said all workers had been accounted for and there were no life-threatening injuries. He said some people suffered what appeared to be non-critical abrasions, dust irritation or smoke inhalation.

Parker said one of the injured workers was taken to a hospital for treatment. Others were treated at the scene.

Parker said a molten metal explosion occurred in the cast house of the plant, where the company produces extrusion billet, a length of metal with a cylindrical shape. Production in the cast house was suspended, Parker said, but work continued at the rest of the facility.

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