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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 16-25 years old - Year 2005 - Foot

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 150
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Date: 10/25/2005Age: 19 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
PT DROPPED A VERY HEAVY CANDLE FROM A WASIT HIGH HEIGHT SUSTAINED A CON TUSION TO FOOT
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/14/2005Age: 24 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
GLASS CANDLEFELL ONTO FOOT. "LAC"
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/09/2005Age: 25 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: FootDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Bedspreads, throws or comforters
25 Y/O W/M RECEIVED BURNS TO FEET WHEN LEFT CANDLE BURNING AT NIGHT AND IT CAUGHT COMFORTER ON FIRE. STUMPED ON COMFORTER TO PUT OUT FLAMES.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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