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Electrical injuries, deaths and hospitalisations 2014–15 and 2015–16
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Topic: Injury
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AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) (2018) Electrical injuries, deaths and hospitalisations 2014–15 and 2015–16, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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A total of 1,065 people hospitalised between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2016 had sustained an electrical injury, and 55 people died as a result of electrocution or lightning strike. Almost half of people hospitalised with an electrical injury occurred while the person was in paid work (497 cases or 47%), and a further 150 people sustained an electrical injury while doing unpaid work (14%).
- ISSN: 2205-510X (PDF) 1444-3791 (Print)
- ISBN: 978-1-76054-458-4 (PDF) 978-1-76054-459-1 (Print)
- Cat. no: INJCAT 197
- Pages: 41
Findings from this report:
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A total of 1,065 people hospitalised between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2016 had sustained an electrical injury
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In 2014–15 and 2015–16, 58 people were admitted to hospital after being struck by lightning
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During 2014–15 and 2015–16, 55 people died as a result of electrical injury, including lightning strike
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During 2014–15 and 2015–16, 8 people died as a result of lightning strike, all of whom were males