Didion Milling Inc., agrees to pay $1.8M in penalties, make comprehensive safety improvements after 2017 Cambria corn mill explosion killed 5 workers

Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement agreement with Didion Milling Inc., a corn milling company in Cambria, Wisconsin, to pay $1.8 million in penalties following a fatal explosion on May 31, 2017, that killed five workers and injured over a dozen others. The company has also agreed to implement extensive safety and health improvements at its facility. As part of the agreement, Didion Milling will develop a comprehensive safety and health management system, conduct regular safety committee meetings, and work with third-party experts to ensure the mechanical integrity of key equipment. The company will also provide training to employees on the new safety procedures and protocols. The settlement follows the convictions of several company officials for falsifying documents and obstructing an OSHA investigation.