A Woman Dies at Home After Washing Clothes—The Hidden Electrical Danger – Cehre

installed and maintained machine is designed to operate safely. Trouble begins when wiring is damaged, insulation cracks, grounding is missing, or a cord and outlet overheat. Water lowers the body’s resistance to electricity, so touching energized metal while standing on a wet floor can allow current to pass through the body.

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