Don't Try This At Home: 5 Shocking Electrical Accidents

 If you're an experienced handyman, then you have probably rewired a few things around the house or at least know someone who has. While DIY electrical work isn't as dangerous as it used to be, plenty of potential hazards could lead to severe consequences. To put it into perspective, here are five shocking electrical accidents that will make you think twice about trying DIY wiring and consider electrician in Walnut Creek CA.

1.    The Kincaid family in Texas was forced to evacuate their home after faulty wiring from a DIY project caused a massive fire that destroyed their entire house. The father had tried to save money and rewire his home himself, but the faulty wiring created sparks and set off several fires throughout the home. Thankfully, no one was injured in the accident.

2.    In 2013, a Massachusetts man died after being electrocuted while trying to repair faulty wiring in his basement. The man had been warned by an electrician not to attempt the repairs himself due to the complexity of the job but opted to do it anyway to save money. Tragically, it cost him his life.

3.    An Idaho man was severely burned after attempting a DIY electrical job at his workplace without shutting off the power first. His coworkers could cut off the power before he was killed by the shock of electricity running through his body, but he still suffered severe burns on his hands and face from the incident.

4.    An Ohio homeowner suffered severe burns when he attempted a DIY electrical job without turning off the power first—a common mistake made by inexperienced electricians and do-it-yourselfers alike! He was rushed to the hospital with second-degree burns on his hands and arms from coming into contact with live wires while attempting to fix an issue with his washing machine's circuit breaker box.

5.    A California woman suffered fatal injuries when she attempted a DIY electrical job in her backyard without shutting off the power first—a decision that cost her her life when she came into contact with live wires while attempting to replace an outdoor light fixture that had stopped working correctly.

Conclusion

Electrical work is serious business—and can be extremely dangerous if done incorrectly or without taking proper safety precautions! It is always best to hire electrician in Walnut Creek CA, for any kind of wiring jobs or repairs rather than attempting them on their own.