Date: September 26, 2023
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan (USA)
Address: 275 Cliff Street, 49014
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Cereal and Snack Food Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Grain Hopper
Company: Post Foods
Database Incidents: This facility was referenced in a dust fire incident in June 2023.
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Post Foods is a well-known food company that specializes in producing breakfast cereals and related products. Founded in 1895, the company has a long history and offers a wide range of cereal brands that are popular in households across the United States and internationally. Some of Post Foods’ notable cereal brands include Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape-Nuts, Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, and Raisin Bran.
Incident Description:
On October 2, 2023, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a cereal and snack foods company in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The incident involved a small fire that originated in a cereal hopper on the third floor of the building around 6:30 p.m. on September 26. Upon arrival, firefighters promptly dismantled the cereal hopper and swiftly extinguished the fire. While the extent of property damage was not specified, the incident resulted in burnt cereal.
No injuries were reported.
Previous Incidents:
This facility experienced a dust fire on June 19, 2023, covered in Cereal Hopper Fire in Battle Creek Food Plant Quickly Extinguished.
OSHA Inspections:
An establishment search turned up four OSHA inspections for this location, but they were not flagged for combustible dust.
Sources:
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