The primary problem is the status quo, warm, and fuzzy version of combustible dust is incorrectly communicated to stakeholders. This is not reality; the hazards are not solely dust explosions.

WASHINGTON -- Imperial Sugar Co. will pay more than $6 million in fines stemming from the February 2008 fatal combustible dust explosion at its Port Wentworth, GA, plant and for subsequently discovered safety and health violations at is Gamercy, LA, facility.