126 workers died due to exposure to electricity.
Almost three in five injuries (56 percent) were caused by direct exposure to electricity; this is defined as injuries caused by direct contact with the power source, such as direct contact with a live electrical wire or when the victim is struck by an electrical arc.
One-third (33 percent) of the victims were 25 to 34 years of age and one-fifth (21 percent) were 35 to 44 years old. Nine of the fatally injured workers (7 percent of total) were 18 to 19 years of age.
One-fifth (20 percent) worked in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations.
Approximately 31 percent took place at an industrial site.
Be careful out there and always keep your safety in mind and never do anything you feel is unsafe. Always respect electricity. Remember, the incoming power to automation equipment usually starts out at 460VAC feed circuit before being branched out into the common 24VDC control circuits. Your motors, drives, etc. most commonly will run at the 460VAC levels.
What's some of the things you've seen out there that just make you shake your head?