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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.
What are the types of electrical shock injuries? Answer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are four main types of injuries that can occur as a result of exposure to electricity: fatal electrocution, electric shock, burns, and falls caused by contact with electrical energy.