Date: May 14, 2018
Location: Tiffin, OH (USA)
Address: 458 2nd Ave, 44883
Type: Dust Collector Fire
Fuel: Sawdust (Wood Products)
Industry: Furniture Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Ameriwood Industries
Previous Incidents: OSHA
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: None Recorded
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to their website, Ameriwood Home began in 1977, operating originally under the name Ridgewood/Charleswood. They produce a wide variety of furniture products for national and international retailers including Walmart, Kmart, Target, Canadian Tire, Staples and Home Depot.
Description of Dust Collector Fire:
The Tiffin Fire Rescue Division responded to a dust collector fire at the Ameriwood facility in Tiffin, Ohio on May 14, 2018. The fire was contained within 15 minutes once they were able to locate the fire itself. A spokesperson for the fire department said that accessing the ductwork was incredibly tedious compared to the actual fire.
According to Powder Bulk Solids the fire moved throughout the duct work in the building and firefighters brought the fire under control shortly after 8:00 pm. A spokesperson said that a spark in the dust collector ignited sawdust within the duct system.
Employees were able to return to work later that evening after maintenance workers fixed the equipment damaged during the incident. There were no injuries during the incident.
Sources:
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