what type of burns are the result of current flowing through and exiting the body
Arcing burns occur when the current jumps from the current source to the. worker or from one part of a body surface to another. Flame burns caused by the ignition of clothing are common, particularly with. high-voltage exposure. Contact burns occur when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electrical. conductors or other equipment. Electrical burns are the result of electrical current flowing through tissues or. bone. The burn is often only visible at entrance and exit wounds, with the major. damage inside the body.