Date: July 23, 2019
Location: Saginaw, Michigan (USA)
Address: 1629 N Washington Avenue, 48601
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Metal Castings Manufacturing (Metal Working)
Equipment: Casting Machine
Company: Saginaw Metal Casting Operations
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Saginaw Metal Casting Operations is a metal casting operation in Saginaw, Michigan. It was founded in 1919 and is a subsidiary of General Motors Company.
Incident Description:
On July 29, 2019, the World Socialist Website reported a July 23 fire at a metal casting plant in Saginaw, Michigan.
The fire broke out before 1:00 a.m. when molten aluminum contacted flammable material in the exhaust duct of a casting machine. The flames reached the outside of the structure and collapsed other ductwork before firefighters were able to contain it with assistance from plant employees.
The Battalion Chief said that the fire stayed primarily in the ductwork, which made it easier for the on-site fire battalion and brigade to contain it. At one point, the sprinkler system came on and off, which helped dampen burning embers.
No injuries were reported and the plant was able to resume operations the next day.
Sources:
World Socialist Website
