Emergency officials responded to the Maxam Initiating Systems facility in Sterling after an unplanned explosion Saturday morning.
State police say troopers, the Sterling Fire Department and the Sterling Fire Marshal responded around 10:30 a.m. to the company at 74 Dixon Road for a report of several unexpected explosions within the manufacturing line. Maxam Initiating Systems makes initiating systems for blasting operations.
The building was evacuated and one employee was transported to Day Kimball Hospital for valuation of a minor injury.
Detectives from the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, the Sterling Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosions all responded to investigate.
According to state police, the incident is believed to be a result of a minor malfunction within the automated manufacturing line. It does not appear criminal in nature.
It remains under investigation at this time.
