Electrical failures and malfunctions cause more than 50,900 fires in U.S households each year. Out of these 50,900 fires, around 490 deaths and approximately 1,440 injuries are reported. Take a look at top 5 causes of electrical accidents in U.S households.

1. Top 5 Causes of
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2. Electrical failures and malfunctions cause more than 50,900 fires
in U.S households each year. Out of these 50,900 fires, around
490 deaths and approximately 1,440 injuries are reported.
Take a look at top 5 causes of electrical
accidents in U.S households.

3. Cords and
Plugs

4. It wouldn’t be wrong if we say cords and extensions are
the top cause of residential electrical accidents. Every
year, more than 3,300 residential fires originate from
these cords and extensions.
Around 50 deaths and 270 injuries are reported annually
due to the fire caused by extension cords.

5. Misuse of
Electrical
Appliances

6. Misuse of electrical appliances and fixtures is another
leading cause of electrical mishaps in U.S households. This
misuse could be better explained as:
using a 100W light bulb in a 60W fixture that ultimately
results in melting the wires and producing shock and fire.

7. Faulty Wiring
System

8. There is no running from this electrical problem that is
widely faced by households all around the world. Fixed
wiring can present serious electrical danger and is
reported as the second largest cause of electrical-related
house fires.
If the wiring system is weak and not up to the standards,
any circuit overloading, faulty breakers, damaged wires,
loosed connections, switches and outlets can trigger
electrical accidents.

9. Wet
Areas/GFCI

10. GFCI units (ground-fault circuit-interrupter) are essential
to avoid electrical accidents in bathrooms, kitchens and
potentially wet areas in a house.
According to OSHA, GFCI are specially designed “to shut
off electric power in the event of a ground-fault within as
little as 1/40 of a second.”

11. Ignoring
Safety
Precautions

12. Last but not the least, the beginning of all electrical
accidents is ignoring important safety measures such as
following safety codes and product manuals.
Electrical accidents in U.S also occur due to modification
and tampering with electrical equipment and using
outdated and damaged devices.

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