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Dust Explosion Remediation Includes Prevention & Cleanup

In the aftermath of a dust explosion, you need a emergency response with expertise in fire recovery and prevention as well as structural safety and site cleanup. We address the immediate safety concerns, then implement a disaster recovery plan.

Our Process

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Call the 24/7 emergency line to answer questions and request an assessment.

2

Our team addresses immediate safety concerns as they analyze the situation.

3

We work with your onsite personnel to create a safe, effective recovery plan.

EXPERIENCED EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Managing Dust Explosion Recovery for Decades

For more than 50 years, West Side Salvage has responded to dust explosions at ag and manufacturing facilities. Our knowledge of disaster recovery has made us a preferred vendor for insurers nationwide.

Commodity Explosion Experts

Putting safety first, West Side Salvage provides expert bin explosion response. Our equipment and long-term insurer relationships help ag, biofuel, and food operations recover quickly from disaster.

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Serving the United States

Based in the Midwest, our experienced teams can deploy from coast to coast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can West Side respond?

Immediately! We are an emergency services and disaster recovery specialist. Depending on the urgency of your situation, we can have crews and equipment mobilize with hours of the initial call.

What should I expect when West Side Arrives?

We will get a description of the current situation from the customer and our crews will show up with all the equipment necessary to handle the disaster and provide you continuous updates as we work through mitigation.

Should I contact my insurance agent?

Yes! West Side works with all insurance companies and we can help work through the disaster mitigation process side by side with your insurance agent to maximize the recovery and minimize the claim.