Corn milling company officials sentenced to federal prison for their role in deadly explosion that killed five workers

Summary:

On February 16, 2024, six officials from Didion Milling Inc. were sentenced for their role in a fatal explosion that killed five workers at a corn mill in Cambria, Wisconsin on May 31, 2017. The officials, including a corporate vice president and former food safety, environmental, and operations managers, were convicted of willful conduct related to workplace safety, environmental offenses, and fraud. The company, Didion Milling, was also sentenced to pay $10.25 million in restitution to the victims' families and a $1 million fine. The sentences imposed demonstrate the commitment of EPA and its law enforcement partners to seeking justice for victims of environmental crime and their families. The incident highlights the importance of workplace and environmental safety, and the consequences of falsifying records and obstructing investigations.