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flag OSHA fined Horizon Biofuels $147,542 after a 2025 explosion at its Nebraska plant killed three, including two children, due to dust and safety violations.

flag OSHA has cited Horizon Biofuels over a July 29, 2025, explosion at its Fremont, Nebraska plant that killed three people, including two children and their father. flag Violations include combustible dust buildup, inadequate ignition protection, and insufficient fall safeguards. flag Proposed penalties total $147,542, with the company able to contest findings within 15 days. flag The CSB is investigating combustible dust risks, while Nebraska’s Fire Marshal completed its initial probe. flag The company, which previously faced OSHA fines in 2012 for similar issues, produces wood pellets and animal bedding with a capacity of 20,000 tons annually and employs 10 people. flag Wood dust was previously found beyond the plant’s property line.

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