The analysis of injuries at electrical energy facilities

It is noted that electric current occupies a special place among the variety of factors that lead to injuries. Electrical injuries are the most serious kind of injuries due to loss of life or disability in severe outcome. The analysis of statistical data on the electro-traumatism in some sectors of industry and agriculture in the last decade has shown a slight decrease of accidents. The electro-dynamics recorded the highest number of accidents in 2008 in agricultural production and power generation facilities. It is found that the largest number of electrical shocks fatalities occurs when performing repair work on electric power facilities. On social grounds, people under the age of 40 years are often injured. It is indicated that unsatisfactory organization of work is the main technical reason of accidents, and the main organizational reason is the low discipline.