No Injuries Reported in Dust Collector Fire at Nebraska Manufacturer

Date:  February 15, 2019
Location:  Lincoln, Nebraska (USA)
Address: 3340 N 33rd Street, 68504

Type:  Dust Fire

Fuel:  Metal Dust
Industry:  Metal Manufacturing (Metal Working)
Equipment:  Dust Collector

Company:  IntoMetal Company
Database Incidents:  None Recorded

Loss:  No Injuries
Capital Cost:  Unknown

Status:  Open
Confirmation:  Unconfirmed

Company Description:
According to the company website, IntoMetal Company was established in 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It manufactures metal parts and components and offers a full range of services that include engineering and prototyping, large and small scale production,order fulfillment and “turn-key” product lines. The company employs a full-time production, engineering and administrative staff of nearly 50 employees and operates two facilities totalling almost 35,000 sq ft.

Incident Description:
On February 15, 2019, 1011 NOW reported a fire at a metal manufacturing company in Lincoln, Nebraska.

When fire crews arrived at around 4:30 a.m., they found that the fire was contained to a dust collector inside the building. Representatives told reporters that due to the build-up of materials, it would be awhile before they could completely extinguish the fire.

No injuries were reported.

Sources:
1011 NOW