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After reading that link I am still unconvinced. It's not clear that a life was lost due to electrocution; there isn't enough information to be sure.
If indeed it was electrocution, apparently it wasn't instantaneous and the guy descended the ladder in a state of shock. His vulnerability to heart trouble wasn't established.
So I agree that it can happen that someone can be electrocuted by 120V. But as stated in the article, it is very rare. If you are elderly, or have a history of heart problems, it's wise to escalate your precautions.
On the other hand, I am 81 years old and recently have received several 120V shocks with no ill effects. Maybe I'm an exception or maybe the character of the shocks was such that current didn't reach my vulnerable areas.
The bottom line is that I still feel that there is excessive paranoia here. It's much more likely you will be killed in an auto accident or by a temporarily insane mate or acquaintance, yet very few people seem concerned over the possibility, certainly as compared to 120 V shock.
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