Milling company sentenced to probation, fines for explosion
"I will forever have this hurt and anger in my heart," said the widow of a worker killed in the explosion.
Source: madison.com
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"I will forever have this hurt and anger in my heart," said the widow of a worker killed in the explosion.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A federal jury has convicted two senior employees at a Wisconsin corn plant of falsifying records and obstructing an investigation
Convictions follow $1 million fine and restitution of $10.25 million to the victims.
Corn dust is explosive, and high concentrations are dangerous. Federal regulations require grain mill operators to perform regular cleanings to reduce dust accumulations that could fuel a blast.