Date: October 5, 2019
Location: Martinsville, Virginia (USA)
Address: 801 E Church Street, 24112
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Sawdust
Industry: Wood Finishing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Dustbin
Company: Southern Finishing Company
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Southern Finishing Company is a speciality wood finisher that has a partnership with manufacturers across the USA. It was founded in 1978, is located in Martinsville, Virginia, and specializes in mouldings, accessories, panels, doors, kitchen and bath cabinet components, and bed rails.
Incident Description:
On October 5, 2019, 10 News reported a fire at a wood finishing company in Martinsville, Virginia.
According to the Martinsville Fire Chief; the fire started in some sawdust on the warehouse roof near the dust bin. It was soon under control and no injuries were reported.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search turned up two OSHA inspections for Southern Finishing Company, but neither one was flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
10 News
