Date: November 23, 2022
Location: Madison, Alabama (USA)
Address: 7049 Greenbrier Pkwy, 35756
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing (Automotive)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Polaris Industries
Database Incidents: This facility was referenced in a dust fire incident in February 2020.
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Polaris Industries Inc. is a powersports and commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Medina, Minnesota. It was founded in 1954 and has a product line that includes snowmobiles, boats, ATVs, and motorcycles.
Incident Description:
On November 23, 2022, AL.com reported a dust collector fire at a vehicle production facility near Huntsville, Alabama.
Four Huntsville fire trucks responded after a fire report shortly after 7:00 p.m. at the plant. According to reports, there was no smoke or fire at the scene. In a statement, Huntsville Fire & Rescue said the fire was accidental and contained to the dust collector.
No injuries were reported.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search turned up four OSHA inspections for Polaris Industries Inc., but none were flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
AL.com
