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Mill explosion that left four dead was like something out of the movies, court hears A company boss from Stockport is one of three men who stand trial over the explosion that killed four people Dont miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations fo...

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16:30 Dust creates an explosive atmosphere Mr Badenoch QC added: "This case is concerned with the deaths of four individuals caused by a dust explosion. Wood Treatment Limited and George Boden were told, in terms, that dust creates an explosive atmosphere." 16:29 Health and Safety Report In an email (February 3, 2013) headed ‘Health and Safety Report’ from Sheila Smith to George Boden the question of explosive atmosphere is specifically addressed, together with repeated references to ‘co...

By Eleanor Barlow, PA From left, Wood Flour Mill owner George Boden, company manager Philip Smith and company manager Peter Shingler. Pictures: Press Association. A JURY has been sworn in for the trial of a Cheshire mill owner charged with the manslaughter of four employees who died in an explosion. Director of Wood Treatment Limited George Boden, 64, appeared at the Nightingale court at Chester Town Hall on Wednesday along with manage...