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Electric Shock Overview. An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy may result in no injury at all or may result in devastating damage or death.
A , Plastic Surgery, answered. Causes of electrical burns include: short-circuit devices, electrical objects, and power lines. Lightning can also cause electrical burns. Approximately, one-third of these injuries are high-voltage injuries and 50% are form power lines. The six main categories include: High-voltage burns, Low-voltage burns, Arc burns, Flame burns, Oral burns, and Flash burns.