Date: April 14, 2020
Location: Palmerton, Pennsylvania (USA)
Address: 900 Delaware Avenue, 18071
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Zinc Recycling
Equipment: Conveyor Belt
Company: American Zinc Recycling
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, American Zinc Recycling is a steel recycling company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It recycles hazardous electric arc furnace dust and converts it into a commodity. In addition to Palmerton, Pennsylvania, the company has facilities in Barnwell, South Carolina, Calumet, Illinois, and Rockwood, Tennessee.
Incident Description:
On April 14, 2020, the Times-News reported a fire at a zinc recycling facility in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
The fire was reported shortly after 2:00 p.m. Reports from the scene stated that a large belt (possibly a conveyor belt) was burning. Smoke from the fire could be seen throughout the community.
No injuries were reported.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search turned up five OSHA inspections for this location, but none were flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
Times-News
