Date: February 10, 2022
Location: Willmar, Minnesota (USA)
Address: 110 19th Street NW, 56201
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Carbon Steel Parts (Automotive & Metalworking)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: West Central Steel Inc.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, West Central Steel Inc. is a carbon steel parts manufacturer headquartered in Willmar, Minnesota. It started in 1949 as a steel scrap yard and has since evolved to a steel distributor and parts manufacturer. Its parts processing capabilities include saw, torch, plasma and laser cutting for both flat and three-dimensional steel shapes.
Incident Description:
On February 10, 2022, the West Central Tribune reported a dust collector fire at a carbon steel parts manufacturer in Willmar, Minnesota.
According to reports, smoke was coming from a vent on the south side of the west building. Willmar Fire Department units arrived at the scene at approximately 11:42 a.m. and started removing the dust collector filters, which were on fire.
It was later discovered that an employee had observed smoke coming from the building vent. After returning to the building, he activated the fire extinguishing system on the dust collector.
Firefighters remained at the scene until about 1:00 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The dust collector filters were the only items damaged at the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Sources:
West Central Tribune
