Ah, electricity! The lifeblood of our modern world, and yet, a potentially lethal force lurking in our very own backyards. You see, utility poles and power lines are essential, but they can also be darn dangerous.
In the United States alone, around 1000 deaths per year result from electrical injuries, with a significant chunk of these (about 400) being caused by high-voltage incidents, including downed power lines according to the NIH.
And let’s not forget lightning, which zaps 50 to 300 souls each year! So let’s buckle up and dive into the electrifying world of telephone poles and their dangers.
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