Date: February 19, 2020
Location: Huntsville, Alabama (USA)
Address: 7049 Greenbrier Pkwy, 35756
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing (Automotive)
Equipment: Air Filter
Company: Polaris Industries Inc.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
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 February 21, 2020, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a dust fire at a vehicle production facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
Nearly 1,000 people were evacuated after the fire broke out at around 8:45 a.m.. It ignited when sparks contacted dust accumulated in an air filter in the welding department.
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:
Powder & Bulk Solids
