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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 26-50 years old - Year 2002 - Upper Leg

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 55
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Date: 10/27/2002Age: 41 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper LegDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
HIT SELF IN THIGH WITH CANDLESTICK DX. THIGH LAC
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/04/2002Age: 35 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper LegDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Knives
TRIMMING CANDLE WITH KNIFE, STUCK SELF R THIGH. DX. LAC R THIGH
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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