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Accidents - Other guns or firearms - 26-50 years old - Year 2008 - Lower Leg

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 90
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Date: 06/27/2008Age: 28 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Puncture
Product: Other guns or firearms, Book bags or back carriers
PT WAS ACCID SHOT WHEN SOMEONE REACHED INTO BACKPACK AND GUN WENT OFF. DX: GSW L LOWER LEG, GRAZING L HAND.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/19/2008Age: 38 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Other
Product: Other guns or firearms, Day wear
THOUGHT INTRUDER ENTERING HOME, TRYING TO PUT PISTOL IN POCKET OF PANTS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIMSELF. DX GSW LOWER LEG
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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