Electrocution by street lighting.
Four lethal and one nonlethal electrocutions from street lighting equipment are described. These cases have in common old installations, metal light poles, wet environment, 480-V power sources, and intact fuses. Identification of causative factors may permit future accommodation in design to reduce risk.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D004559:Electric Wiring; D004560:Electricity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006813:Humidity / Q000009:adverse effects; D008029:Lighting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged