Second degree electrical burns

Name: Second degree electrical burns at ACF Industries, LLC
Start: 6/22/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015063964 · 6/22/2015 · ACF Industries, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event: Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source: Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name: ACF Industries, LLC
Location: 417 N Arch Street, MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 17847
NAICS: 336510
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was changing a fuse in a 440v electric panel when the fuse engaged, causing an arc flash that shorted out the panel and sent out a ball of fire. The employee received first and second degree burns on his face and hands. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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