Date: January 14, 2019
Location: High Bridge, New Jersey (USA)
Address: 300 Washington Ave # 6, 08829
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Specialty Metals Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Custom Alloy
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unconfirmed
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Custom Alloy, a manufacturer of specialty metals for seamless and welded pipe fittings and forgings. It was established in 1968 in High Bridge, New Jersey, and employs approximately 190 people.
Incident Description:
On January 16, 2019, NJ.com reported a fire at a specialty metals manufacturer in High Bridge, New Jersey.
When the High Bridge Police arrived shortly after getting the call at 4:15 p.m. on January 14, smoke could be seen from the roof of the grinding shop. Due to the size of the facility, the alarm box called for assistance from multiple departments.
The chief of the High Bridge Fire Department said that the fire started in the shop’s dust collector and that damage was limited to the machine. It was under control within 20 minutes and overhaul operations were completed within 40 minutes.
No injuries were reported.
Previous Incidents:
On April 5, 2012, NJ.com reported a dust collector fire at Custom Alloy. Firefighters were called on April 4 at 2:00 p.m. and the incident was declared under control at 2:51 p.m. Due to the heavy volumes of smoke, company employees were evacuated. There were no injuries reported.
