Date: July 14, 2022
Location: Archbold, Ohio (USA)
Address: 502 Middle Street, 43502
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Furniture Manufacturing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Sawdust Silo
Company: Sauder Woodworking
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Sauder Woodworking is a furniture manufacturer in Archbold, Ohio. Founded in 1934, it has local facilities encompassing nearly four million square feet, employs about 2,000 people, and stores a wide variety of local and imported materials. The company also sources furniture from a network of global partners supported by three strategically located domestic warehouses.
Incident Description:
On July 14, 2022, the Crescent-News reported an explosion and fire at a furniture manufacturer in Archbold, Ohio.
An employee reported hearing an explosion and seeing fire around 5:15 p.m. in one or both silos. She said no employees were injured and the plant was evacuated. According to one maintenance worker, the silos are located outside the plant and include panels that can be blown open in the event of a fire or explosion.
Firefighters from Archbold-German Township, Ridgeville Township, and Morenci, Michigan, responded to the incident. A worker reported that an aerial ladder truck applied water to the silos shortly after the explosion to bring things under control.
The Archbold police were also on the scene, providing traffic control west of the plant.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Crescent-News
