Date: August 5, 2022
Location: New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (USA)
Address: 300 Keck Avenue, 16242
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Peanut Dust
Industry: Peanut Butter Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Roaster
Company: J.M. Smucker
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, J. M. Smucker is a leading food and beverage manufacturer headquartered in Orrville, Ohio. It was founded in 1897 and now has over 30 offices across the U.S. Popular brands include Carnation, Crisco, Robin Hood, and Jif. The facility in Lexington, Kentucky, produces Jif peanut butter.
Incident Description:
On August 12, 2022, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a peanut butter production plant in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The fire ignited on August 5. Responding to a call around 7:18 p.m., firefighters were able to douse flames in a roaster once they arrived. Workers safely evacuated the structure during the incident and no injuries were reported. Fire personnel departed the facility at 8:46 p.m.
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