Date: June 17, 2020
Location: New London, North Carolina (USA)
Address: 181 Random Drive, 28127
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Composites Manufacturing
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Fiberon
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Fiberon is a manufacturer of composite decking, railing and fencing. It was founded in 1997, is headquartered in New London, North Carolina, and employs 500 people at its facilities, which include 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 175,000 square feet of warehouse and assembly space.
Incident Description:
On June 18, 2020, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire in a dust collector and four silos at a composites manufacturing plant in New London, North Carolina.
The Stanley County Fire Marshal said that the fire caused several small explosions. Although some silo-related equipment was damaged, plant safeguards prevented significant damages.
No injuries were reported. Firefighters remained on scene for a while afterward to monitor the silos for hotspots.
Sources:
Powder & Bulk Solids
