July 29 (Reuters) - Global grains trader

Archer-Daniels-Midland ( ADM ) reported an explosion at its

processing facility in Decatur, Georgia on Sunday, which

resulted in some structural damage to an elevator.

Colleagues began investigating a potential smoldering event

at the elevator and surrounding operations were shut down and

evacuated, the company said, adding that no injuries were

reported due to the incident.

"We are currently monitoring the situation with support from

the Decatur fire department, assessing the damage and

investigating the cause," the Chicago-based firm said in a

statement.