On Sunday, Sept. 10, at approximately 7:11 p.m., there was an explosion at the East Plant within ADM’s industrial complex in Decatur. 

Five employees remain in the hospital receiving treatment for their injuries. Eight were reported injured in the accident.

The main fire was extinguished overnight, and the company continues to closely monitor and assess the extent of the damage to the complex as the investigation continues.

The East plant, which produces soybean oil and white flake for soybean protein production, is down at this time, and the adjacent corn processing plant is also temporarily down until ADM can safely resume operations.