Date: September 25, 2018
Location: Fredericktown, Missouri (USA)
Address: 320 North Mine La Motte Avenue, 63645
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Elevator
Company: Madison County Farm Supply
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Madison County Farm Supply was established in 1982 in Fredericktown, Missouri. As time passed, the mill expanded and began making its own cattle and livestock feed. It also carried a few brands of pet feed and farm staples. This store still stands across the street, connected and the feed mill runs at full capacity on a daily schedule.
Incident Description:
On September 25, 2018, KFVS reported a fire at a grain elevator in Fredericktown, Missouri. Fire crews arrived shortly after 9:00 a.m. and noticed that the fire was creating highly smoky conditions. They made an initial entry at first to fight the fire but it was too hot, so they then used two ladder engines and started pouring water into the top of the grain bin after peeling back the metal in areas. It took them over six hours to get the fire under control.
There were no injuries reported, although one firefighter was treated on scene for heat exhaustion. Around 120 tons of grain was lost.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search showed one OSHA inspection for Madison County Farm Supply but it was not flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
KFVS
