Don't Be Shocked. Here's What You Need to Know. Between 1992 and 2020, The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reports a total of 86,648 non-fatal electrical injuries involving days away from work. While electrical hazards are fatal and costly, they are preventable. In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, protect yourself and your employees – understand the danger and control the risk.
Workplace Electrical Injury Statistics
How do electrical injuries look in the workplace? Check out these statistics from a 2020 data analysis by the ESFI.
- 126 U.S. workers suffered fatal electrical injuries.
- Construction and extraction account for the most fatal electrical injuries.
- 3 percent of all electrical incidents reported were fatal.
- There were 2,220 non-fatal electrical injuries involving days away from work.
