ACF Industries, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | ACF Industries, LLC | Report ID | 2015063964 |
| Address | 417 N Arch Street | City, State ZIP | MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA 17847 |
| Event Date | June 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336510 | Inspection # | 1073009 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.02000, -76.85000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On June 22, 2015, a worker at ACF Industries, LLC in MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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