Electrical Question From Ron About Grounding

I have a kitchen light that works normally, but if you touch the metal frame of the light it shocks you badly.

Question from Ron in Kansas City, Mo.

Home Electrical Topic : Grounding

Electrical Question :
I have a kitchen light that works normally, but if you touch the metal frame of the light it shocks you badly. Could it be a bad ground or what should I look for?

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