Accidents - Year 2008 - All Of Body

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 289,055
See also: Lethal accidents, Other years, Other body parts.

Products:

Tablet or capsule drugs: 41,418	Alcohol: 13,266
Floors or flooring materials: 13,245	General home or room involvement in fires: 13,195
Aspirin substitutes: 10,915	Bleaches: 7,845
Exercise: 7,837	Liquid drugs: 6,899
Carbon monoxide poisonings: 6,230	Soaps: 6,132
General purpose household cleaners: 5,874	Laundry soaps or detergents: 5,426
Cosmetics: 4,942	Antihistamines: 4,821
Other drugs or medications: 4,815	Swimming pools: 4,521
Bathtubs or showers: 4,363	Beds or bedframes: 4,152
Stairs or steps: 3,214	Swimming: 2,991
Bicycles or accessories: 2,762	Chemicals: 2,740
Illegal drugs: 2,648	Golf: 2,446
Other furnaces: 2,262	Chairs: 2,164
Basketball: 2,041	Swimming pool chemicals: 1,925
Drain cleaners: 1,841	Football: 1,791
Gasoline: 1,773	Paints, varnishes or shellacs: 1,713
Computers: 1,683	Gas fumes or gas vapors of unknown origin: 1,618
Cigarettes, cigars, pipes or tobacco: 1,564	Liniments or rubbing compounds: 1,564
Carbon monoxide detectors: 1,558	Sofas, couches, davenports, divans or studio couches: 1,447
Wheelchairs: 1,375	Lawn mowers: 1,352
Other ranges or ovens: 1,340	Toilets: 1,302
Gas ranges or ovens: 1,188	Exercise equipment: 1,153
Oil furnaces: 1,122	Track and field: 1,084
Aspirin or aspirin compounds: 1,051	Crutches, canes or walkers: 1,050
Bottles or jars: 1,027	Heaters or heating systems: 1,019
Aerosol containers: 997	Foods: 969
Personal protection devices: 951	Fabric treatment products: 917
Softball: 902	Detergents: 886
Pine oil cleaning and disinfectant preparations: 869	Toilet bowl products: 864
Sports and recreational activity: 853	Tables: 847
Liquid room deodorizers or fresheners: 787	Preparations containing iron salts: 773
Tennis: 770	Insect induced injuries: 767
Electrical outlets or receptacles: 750	Baseball: 749
Fishing: 740	Electrical wire or wiring systems: 730
Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders: 724	Adhesives: 711
Ceilings and walls: 708	Soccer: 684
Power lawn mowers: 674	Gas furnaces: 667
Dancing: 657	Motor vehicles or parts: 641
Built-in swimming pools: 606	Generators or power plants: 598
Pesticides: 595	Ladders: 594
Abrasive cleaners: 591	Ammonia, household: 589
Dishwasher detergents: 561	Hot tubs or home spas: 526
Day wear: 523	Cookware: 521
Other toys: 517	Rugs or carpets: 516
Medical equipment, general: 511	Tableware and accessories: 496
Porches, balconies, open-side floors or floor openings: 495	All-terrain vehicles: 484
Clothes dryers: 473	Drugs or medications: 461
Clothing accessories: 458	Containers: 450
Lubricants: 433	Automotive chemicals: 419
Televisions: 414	Fences or fence posts: 403
Antifreeze: 397	Lamp oils: 393
Refrigerators: 388	Furniture: 379
Desks, chests, bureaus or buffets: 377	Paint or varnish thinners: 376
Furniture polishes or waxes: 376	House repair or construction materials: 376
Doors: 374	Clothing: 373
Cheerleading: 364	Other unpowered garden tools: 363
Volleyball: 363	Boilers: 360
Weight lifting: 358	Windows and window glass, other than storm windows: 353
Lighter fluids: 348	Room deodorizers or fresheners: 348
Boats and boating: 348	Veterinary medicines: 345
Kerosene: 342	Other ball sports: 330
Electric ranges or ovens: 330	Counters or countertops: 329
Diesel fuels: 327	Coal or wood-burning stoves: 322
Wrestling: 321	Elevators or other lifts: 317
Spot removers or cleaning fluids: 315	Pet supplies: 309
Sheets or pillowcases: 307	Telephones or telephone accessories: 303
Oven cleaners: 294	Hair dryers: 292
Lawn trimmers or edgers, powered: 286	Acids: 277
Animal induced injury: 276	First aid equipment: 275
Martial arts: 270	Buckets or pails: 262
Water heaters: 257	Dishwashing liquid: 254
Oral hygiene products: 243	Benches: 242
Power saws: 240	Kerosene or oil heaters: 239
Snow throwers/blowers: 238	Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves: 237
Gas or LP heaters: 234	Manual snow or ice removal tools: 234
Blankets: 226	Mattresses: 221
Toasters: 218	Propane, LP or butane gas tanks or fittings: 218
Balloons: 218	Wading pools: 214
Sinks: 211	Sprayers: 211
Mobile/manufactured homes: 210	Vending machines: 208
Fans: 206	Above-ground swimming pools: 205
Air conditioners: 199	Automotive waxes, polishes or cleaners: 199
Vacuum cleaners: 192	Musical instruments, not electric or not battery operated: 191
Cribs: 189	Amusement attractions: 189
Decorative yard equipment: 188	Washing machines: 186
Nonelectric blankets: 185	Christmas tree lights: 183
Chair, recliner: 182	Field hockey: 181
Extension cords: 180	Fertilizers and other chemicals for outdoor use: 177
Cigarette or pipe lighters: 175	Thermal or sound insulation materials: 174
Drinking glasses: 167	Snow skiing: 164
Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting: 162	Fuel-burning lighting equipment: 158
Fire extinguishers: 155	Cardboard products: 153
Methyl alcohol: 151	Substance ingested or inhaled by a victim under age: 151
Panelboards, circuit breakers, ground fault circuit interrupters: 150	Bags: 147
Swimming pool equipment: 147	Rotary power lawn mowers: 145
Paper products: 144	Light bulbs: 140
Manual cleaning equipment: 137	Cords, electrical: 136
Painting equipment, powered: 134	Footwear: 134
Baby bottles or nipples: 133	Pipes: 133
Lighters: 133	School laboratory chemicals: 129
Knives: 129	Floor lamps or table lamps: 129
Plants, trees and shrubs: 126	Draperies, curtains or shower curtains: 124
Fire or smoke alarms: 119	Snowmobiles: 119
Plant foods or fertilizers for potted plants: 116	Electric counter-top ovens, broilers or toaster ovens: 115
Battery chargers: 111	Grocery or shopping carts: 109
Stereo or hi-fi components or accessories: 109	Charcoal: 106
Scuba diving: 105	Hair curlers, curling irons, clips & hairpins: 102
Coffee makers or teapots: 101	Aquariums or accessories: 101
Public equipment: 101	Keys, key rings or key chains: 99
Cisterns, cesspools or septic tanks: 96	Caulking or spackling compounds: 96
Batteries: 96	Plastic bags: 94
Nonelectric razors or shavers: 94	Other playground equipment: 94
Desk supplies: 94	Ice hockey: 93
Combs or hairbrushes: 93	Roller skating: 93
Ice skating: 93	Footstools, ottomans or hassocks: 90
Barstools or kitchen stools: 90	Luggage: 90
Fuel oils: 89	Laundry baskets: 88
Caustics: 88	Pruning or trimming equipment: 88
Portable food or beverage coolers: 87	Windshield wiper fluids: 87
Workshop furnishings: 87	Fertilizers: 87
Nails, screws, carpet tacks or thumbtacks: 87	Diving or diving boards: 87
Bunk beds: 86	Sleds: 84
Nonglass bottles or jars: 81	Nightwear: 81
Flotation toys: 81	Baby carriers: 80
Power drills or accessories: 79	Bowling: 78
Stools: 78	Tape recorders or players: 78
Welding equipment: 75	Riding power lawn mowers: 75
Glass soft drink bottles: 75	Skating: 75
Saws: 75	Waste containers, trash baskets or refuse bins: 74
Jewelry: 73	Microwave ovens: 73
Seasonal decorations: 73	Electric coffee makers or teapots: 73
Floor waxes: 73	Tools: 73
Garden tractors: 73	Bleachers: 71
Fuel storage tanks: 71	Clothing irons: 71
Hot water: 71	Other specified plastic products: 71
Shuffleboard: 71	Other baby carriers: 71
Golf carts: 71	Industrial equipment: 71
Outdoor electric lighting equipment: 71	Cabinet or door hardware: 71
Horseback riding: 66	High chairs: 66
Charcoal or wood-burning grills: 61	Motorized vehicles: 59
Table tennis: 59	Rope or string: 59
Toy sports equipment: 59	Glass bottles or jars: 59
Engine fuels for models: 59	Aircraft: 59
Garbage disposers: 59	Glass doors or doors with glass panels: 59
Electric heaters: 59	Gutters, drainpipes, downspouts or run-off pipes: 59
Gas-burning fireplaces: 59	Pillows: 58
Towels or cloths: 45	Book bags or back carriers: 45
Padlocks, chain locks or other locks: 45	Skateboards: 45
Lighting equipment: 43	Solid room deodorizers or fresheners: 43
Car seats: 42	Portable gas or LP heaters: 40
Carts: 40	Grills: 36
Electric chandeliers, hanging lamps or other attached light fixtures: 36	Pens and pencils: 32
Turpentine: 30	Chain saws: 30
Thermometers: 30	Christmas decorations: 30
Garage doors: 30	Tree stands: 30
Greenhouse or gardening supplies: 30	Footlockers: 30
Fuels for chafing dishes or fondue pots: 30	Scooters/skateboards, powered: 29
Two-wheeled, powered, off-road vehicles: 29	Lacrosse: 22
Other fireplaces: 22	Plastic containers: 22
Metal cookware: 21	Coins: 21
Radiators: 21	Flying toys: 21
Radios: 21	Baby walkers or jumpers: 21
Metal polishes, tarnish removers or preventatives: 21	Electric deep fryers: 15
Rugby: 15	Appliances: 15
Heating or cooling comfort packs: 15	Squash, racquet ball or paddle ball: 15
Tool sheds: 15	Books, magazines, albums or scrapbooks: 15
Swings or swing sets: 15	Water tubing: 15
Monkey bars, playground gyms or other playground climbing apparatus: 15	Escalators: 15
Fuel multi-purpose lighters: 15	Photographic equipment: 15
Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns: 15	Tractors: 15
Nonelectric toothbrushes: 15	Manicuring devices: 15
Knickknacks, statues, vases or urns: 14	Runners, throw rugs or doormats: 14
Art and ceramic supplies or equipment: 14	Doorsills or frames: 14
Chains: 14	Badminton: 14
Kitchen gadgets: 14	Handrails, railings or banisters: 14
Massage devices or vibrators: 14	Go-carts: 14
Paint or varnish removers, paintbrush cleaners: 14	Chimneys: 14
Ductwork for heating or cooling systems: 14	Lockers: 14
Lunch boxes or pails: 14	In-line skating: 14
Metal containers: 14	Sewing machines or accessories: 14
Electric heating pads: 14	Scooters, unpowered: 14
Trampolines: 14	Log splitters: 14
Drapery or curtain rods, hooks or rings: 14	Baby changing tables: 14
Baby bouncer seats: 14	Kites or kite string: 14
Razors or shavers: 14	Clocks: 14
Diapers: 14	Outdoor awnings or shutters: 14
Outerwear: 14	Crayons or chalk: 14
Camping equipment: 14	Saunas: 14
Mountain or all-terrain bicycles or accessories: 14	Wire: 14
Licensed two-wheeled motor vehicles: 14	Garden hoses, nozzles or sprinklers: 14
Screwdrivers: 14	Convertible beds, hideaway beds or sofa beds: 14
Playground equipment: 14	Water slides: 13
Hockey: 13	Workshop compounds or chemicals: 6
Molding compounds: 6	Glass alcoholic beverage bottles: 6
Solvents: 6	Plastic wrapping products: 6
Portable baby swings: 6	Bassinets or cradles: 6
Glass tubing or test tubes: 6	Chair, rocking: 6
Tie racks, belt racks or other clothes hangers: 6	Nonwheeled riding toys, unpowered: 6
Other sound recording, reproducing or receiving equipment: 6	Pacifiers or teething rings: 6
Soldering equipment: 6	Other electric lighting equipment: 6
Playpens: 6	Baby gates or barriers: 6
Rust removers: 6	Window shades, venetian blinds or indoor shutters: 6
Wood burning fireplaces: 6

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