Date: October 5, 2022
Location: Sherrill, New York (USA)
Address: 100 East Seneca Street, 13461
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Small Engine Production (Metal Working)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Briggs & Stratton
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest small engine producer as well as a marketer for pressure washers and a leading manufacturer of power generation, lawn and garden turf care and job site products. The company was founded in 1908, is headquartered in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and employs over 5,000 people across the globe.
Incident Description:
On October 6, 2022, the Daily Sentinel reported a dust collector fire at a small engine production plant in Sherrill, New York.
The employees called 911 shortly after 6 p.m. Firefighters from six local departments responded to the scene and doused the flames inside the two-story outdoor dust collection unit. In order to gain access to the machinery’s inner workings, the chief said they had to disassemble the unit.
According to the Sherrill-Kenwood Fire Department, the fire destroyed the dust collector and caused smoke damage throughout the main facility. The Third Assistant Fire Chief confirmed that the fire was in the dust collection vents.
It took about 15 to 20 minutes for the fire to be brought under control. According to the chief, they also had to dismantle some of the ductwork inside the building to prevent the flames from spreading.
No one was injured and all employees evacuated the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Sources:
Daily Sentinel
