What are Recent Statistics on Residential Electrical Deaths and Injuries?
The latest figures from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that there are over 400 electrocutions in the United States annually. Approximately 180 electrocutions are related to consumer products. Large appliances were responsible for 10 percent of consumer product electrocutions. Wiring hazards including damaged and exposed wiring and household wiring together accounted for 20 percent of the electrocutions. Ladders contacting power lines cause 9 percent of electrocutions annually. Power tools are responsible for approximately 9 percent of electrically related deaths. Landscaping, gardening and farming equipment are listed as the causes of 7 percent of consumer electrocutions annually. But that is only part of the story. According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home electrical problems account for over 53,000 home fires annually resulting in over 500 deaths, nearly 1,400 injuries, and over $1.4 billion in property damage. ESF
The latest figures from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that there are over 400 electrocutions in the United States annually. Approximately 180 electrocutions are related to consumer products. Large appliances were responsible for 10 percent of consumer product electrocutions. Wiring hazards including damaged and exposed wiring and household wiring together accounted for 20 percent of the electrocutions. Ladders contacting power lines cause 9 percent of electrocutions annually. Power tools are responsible for approximately 9 percent of electrically related deaths. Landscaping, gardening and farming equipment are listed as the causes of 7 percent of consumer electrocutions annually. But that is only part of the story. According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are over 30,000 home fires annually associated with electrical distribution systems (wiring), resulting in over 200 deaths, nearly 1,000 injuries and over $600 m
The latest figures from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicate that there are over 400 electrocutions in the United States annually. Approximately 180 electrocutions are related to consumer products. Large appliances were responsible for 10 percent of consumer product electrocutions. Wiring hazards—including damaged and exposed wiring and household wiring together accounted for 20 percent of the electrocutions. Ladders contacting power lines cause 9 percent of electrocutions annually. Power tools are responsible for approximately 9 percent of electrically related deaths. Landscaping, gardening and farming equipment are listed as the causes of 7 percent of consumer electrocutions annually. But that is only part of the story. According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are over 30,000 home fires annually associated with electrical distribution systems (wiring), resulting in over 200 deaths, nearly 1,000 injuries and over $600 m
