Date: November 8, 2018
Location: Hicksville, Ohio (USA)
Address: 10860 Ohio 2, 43526
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Sawdust
Industry: Custom Woodworking (Wood Products)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: 5 Acre Mill
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, 5 Acre Mill produces hardwood and engineered wood components using trees from the Appalachian Hardwood Growth area. It uses computer-controlled mills and saws as well as more traditional hand tools to accommodate custom orders for cabinet doors and parts, furniture parts, store fixtures, and other components. It was established in 2004 and has approximately 17 employees.
Incident Description:
On November 8, 2018, the Crescent-News reported a dust explosion and fire at a custom woodworking business in Hicksville, Ohio.
When personnel from the Hicksville Fire Department arrived, they could immediately see flames and smoke. The fire chief later said that when a saw shut down, it sent a spark into the dust collector, igniting the fire. He confirmed that no one was injured.
The Hicksville Fire Department was joined by crews from Sherwood, Antwerp, and Edgerton. They managed to contain the fire to the dust collector and a trailer that captured the sawdust. While the firefighters worked, the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office closed the highway outside the facility to motorists.
Sources:
Crescent-News
