Date: October 10, 2021
Location: Evansville, Indiana (USA)
Address: 2201 W. Maryland Street, 47712
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Metal Packaging Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Silgan Containers Corporation
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Silgan Containers Corporation is the largest provider of metal food packaging in the United States. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, it manufactures metal cans and other forms of packaging at over two dozen locations across the country.
Incident Description:
On October 10, 2021, 14 News reported a fire at a metal food packaging business in Evansville, Indiana.
The fire began at around 1:30 p.m. The Evansville Fire Department and AMR responded.
According to firefighters, an ember got into the dust collection system and created the fire. The business evacuated everyone and crews were able to put out the small fire within 20 minutes.
There were no serious injuries.
Sources:
14 News
