Explosion rocks IAAP in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, Ia. - Around 9:30 a.m. today there was an explosion at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Iowa.  The explosion occurred in the ammunition production area.  Due to the safety standards in place at the installation, there were no injuries.  The incident is currently under investigation.  

 Producing ammunition is a dangerous business.  Many safety protocols are put in place to ensure operators are exposed to as little danger as possible.  Today’s incident shows the effectiveness of those protocols.

 The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP) mission is to produce quality medium- and large-caliber munitions for the Joint Warfighter. Iowa develops adaptable and scalable facilities and infrastructure within a safe, secure, modern and process-driven industrial core that utilizes innovative technologies.