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In contrast, worker contact with electric current in some shape or form was responsible for 1,213 fatal workplace accidents during this period. Additionally, 13,150 workers were so severely injured from these electrical contacts that their injuries req
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illiamperes) Probable Effect on Human Body 1 mA Perception level. Slight tingling sensation. Still dangerous under certain conditions. 5mA Slight shock felt; not painful but disturbing. Average individual can let go. However, strong involuntary reactions to shocks in this range may lead to injuries. 6mA - 16mA Painful shock, begin to lose muscular control. Commonly referred to as the freezing current or "let-go" range. 17mA - 99mA Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions. Individual cannot let go. Death is possible. 100mA - 2000mA Ventricular fibrillation (uneven, uncoordinated pumping of the heart.) Muscular contraction and nerve damage begins to occur. Death is likely. > 2,000mA
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