Date: October 18, 2022
Location: Niles, Ohio (USA)
Address: 1000 Warren Avenue, 44446-0269
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Titanium Dust
Industry: Aerospace Parts Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Howmet Structure Systems
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Two Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Howmet Structure Systems is an aerospace parts manufacturer in Niles, Ohio. It was founded in 1888, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and manufactures components for jet engines, fasteners and titanium structures for aerospace applications, and forged aluminum wheels for heavy trucks.
Incident Description:
On October 18, 2022, WFMJ reported an explosion and fire at an aerospace parts manufacturer in Niles, Ohio.
The incident occurred just after 8:00 a.m. According to the Weatherfield Fire Chief, the fire ignited as two contractors were removing the titanium dust from a unit at the facility. As the dust ignited, both contractors were burned, with one receiving facial burns. The two contractors were transported to two different hospital burn units and are listed in stable condition.
The Fire Chief said his department used 15,000 pounds of salt to attempt to put out the fire. The Lordstown Fire Department is equipped with F500 EA, an agent that helps to suffocate a fire, and supplied it to extinguish the flames.
Sources:
WFMJ
