Date: January 13, 2023
Location: Daleville, Virginia (USA)
Address: 325 South Center Drive, 24083
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Unknown Dust
Industry: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Altec Inc.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Altec Inc. is a provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. Products include aerial devices, digger derricks, and boom truck cranes. The company was founded in 1929 and delivers its products to over 100 countries.
Incident Description:
On January 13, 2023, WFXR reported a fire at an industrial equipment manufacturer in Daleville, Virginia.
According to firefighters, a structure fire was reported around 7:45 a.m. Upon arriving at the building, they found heavy smoke coming from the dust collector. The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department confirmed that they put out the fire quickly.
No injuries were reported.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search turned up one OSHA inspection for Altec Inc., but it was not flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
WFXR
