Table 2B

Description of reported electrical shocks by entry and exit point (N=2356)

n%
Entry point
 Hand/finger211689.8
 Arm672.8
 Other241.0
 Missing*149
Moistness of entry point
 Dry177175.2
 Wet/damp42818.2
 Missing*1576.7
Exit point
 Hand/finger107745.7
 Arm1717.3
 Other27011.5
 Unknown68929.2
 Missing*1496.3
Moistness of exit point
 Dry121851.7
 Wet/damp28111.9
 Missing*85736.4
Current passing across the body
 Yes24910.6
 No110646.9
 Unknown84235.7
 Missing*1596.7
  • *Those who reported electrical arc, induction or static electricity were not asked these questions, and included in the missing group.