Electric Shock

[Rampage]

Morning, had an electric shock at work, had a few before but not like this.

Machinery casing fault caused me to touch a single phase with my hand, my other hand was touching earthed conduit, so the fault current went straight across me. completely different league to just touching a live and it going through you into the ground.
You hear of people being flung back, and this happened but I think it was just my reaction to get away.
There was a 30mA RCD, but this didn't trip, would you expect it to with this sort of shock?

Accident report handed in with reccomendation to check RCD (I'm not an electrician).

Thanks.

 

[RobFlaherty]

Owch! Hope your okay!? I've only had a tiny zap from a DG socket.

 

[Midwest]

I'd recommended you see your doctor.

 

[Midwest]

Probably have to go to A&E though. Don't want to worry you, but there can be post medical problems, from the type of shock you received. Seek medical advice.

 

[Rampage]

I'm fine thanks AFAIK.
I wa surprised at what it was like compared to the little earth shocks I've had before.

 

[Hellmooth]

Can only imagine what it would feel like, horrible just getting a small shock!

 

[Midwest]

Rampage, a shock across your torso or chest can have serious implications. I seriously suggest you seek medical advice, albeit you feel fine. Might be a waste of 4 hours sat in A&E, but you can't be too careful. Surprise your employer didn't recommend. At least ring NHS direct.

 

[R G]

I know someone who suffered an irregular heart beat following a shock and didn't know about it until later, so best get checked if it went across you're body as you say...

 

[Darkwood]

I'm worried that as a Trainee you already have had other electric shocks + this one -- its sounding like you have had more in your short learning curve than I have had in my whole career.. hoping this isn't a trend Rampage, we would like to see our members survive their apprentice yrs. :nono:.

Glad your OK - and its unlikely you had enough current through you to trip the RCD, although it can feel like alot and give you a wake up call.

 

[uksparks]

It's quite surprising how much you can feel it without the RCD tripping isn't it.

 

[uksparks]

I've been stung twice, both my own fault, not intentional, just felt it across the back of your hand, one zapped me up the arm.

 

[Rampage]

I don't do any electrical work. the few shocks I've had are in the last 30 years of life.
this was a faulty plug on a 3P saw I was plugging in.

 

[Rampage]

Very!
assuming it was working.

 

[davesparks]

I'm fine thanks AFAIK.
I wa surprised at what it was like compared to the little earth shocks I've had before.

Get checked out! Feeling fine and being fine are different things!
It can take a few days for you to find out your not ok, and then it's too late.

The company i served my apprenticeship with had an apprentice die a few years prior to my starting there, he took a cross body shock when he cut through a live cable whilst in contact with copper pipes in a loft.

 

[Darkwood]

Very!
assuming it was working.

OK then, you get my apology for the assumption, I must admit then it seems electric has it in for you, your a brave man stepping into its world :sweatdrop: