Date: November 19, 2019
Location: Pierceton, Indiana (USA)
Address: 1 Arnolt Drive, 46562
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Roll Formation (Metal Working)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: OMCO Manufacturing
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: $1,000 to $1,500
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, OMCO Manufacturing is the largest custom roll former in the U.S. It was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio. Products include components for truck bodies, trailers, material handling systems, solar panel frames and supports, conveyors, and escalators.
Incident Description:
On November 19, 2019, the Times-Union reported a dust collector fire at a roll forming facility in Pierceton, Indiana.
Firefighters arrived soon after the fire ignited at 2:33 a.m. All employees had already evacuated. The dust collector, located above a welding booth, had caught fire and took about 45 minutes to extinguish.
No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $1,000 to $1,500.
Sources:
Times-Union
