SIDNEY — An explosion at Ross Aluminum Castings caused several employees to be sent to Wilson Health Friday morning.
According to Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services, firefighters were dispatched to Ross Aluminum, 815 Oak Ave., on the report of an explosion in the factory with possible injuries at 10:11 a.m. Friday, May 29.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a large factory with a light smoke/haze showing, the press release said. An orderly evacuation was in progress.
Firefighters determined a large, pressurized air tank had exploded.
Several employees were injured as a result of the explosion. Two were transported to Wilson’s ER with non-life threatening injuries.
There was no fire from the explosion, but it caused structural damage to the building.
A “box alarm” was dispatched to recall all off-duty Sidney firefighters as well as Anna and Lockington fire departments, Anna EMS and Perry Port Salem Rescue Squad.
Vectren was called to the scene to secure the gas and DP&L to secure the power.
No injuries were reported by first responders working on the scene.