Ammo explosion in Illinois - shotgun primers

[MislMan]

There was an explosion yesterday (Thursday) at an ammo plant. I don’t know how to provide a link. The explosion was within a semi-trailer hauling shotgun primers. the truck driver was killed but no other injuries. Did not mention how many primers or other details.

 

[Mulligan]

Victim identified in explosion at East Alton ammunition facility

Officials said the explosion happened at Winchester Ammunition, located at 600 Powder Mill Road.

www.ksdk.com

 

[LAH]

Sad

 

[Brians356]

Sad is right. Like the submariners, at least he didn't suffer.

I wonder how many primers it takes to fill a trailer?
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[cmysix]

Sad is right. Like the submariners, at least he didn't suffer.

I wonder how many primers it takes to fill a trailer?
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better yet, how where they ignited ? all at the same time? I think it was a truck moving components around the plant.

 

[jdh47]

Something smells fishy and somehow, I can't gin up much confidence in the BATF. Prayers for the family of the victim.

 

[D-4297]

As the man said in that movie ; "Your fault , My fault , Nobodies Fault", He's still just as dead . Should bring to mind for everyone of us that we "play" with explosives , and we cannot let our guard down for even a minute . But it was only a pack of a hundred . And sitting next to a open bottle of powder . Familiarity breeds contempt .