# Second degree electrical burns at ACF Industries, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015063964` · 6/22/2015 · MILTON, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*