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Default O.T. Step Potential ...

Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Shock as in muscular contraction in the foot?


Yes. Enough to knock you to the ground and expose you to a higher
gradient. One that will be fatal.


All you can really do is wear non-conducing footwear and hope any effect
is minimal and that the safety equipment trips the line very quickly.

As a realistic worry, probably lightning strike is far more likely.