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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 26-50 years old - Year 2009 - 25 - 50% Body

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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Date: 05/10/2009Age: 45 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public propertyFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
WAS CAMPING WHEN HIS CANDLE CAUGHT FIRE,TRIED TO PUT IT OUT AND HE CAUG HT FIRE,DROVE TO STORE TO CALL 911-30%TBSA BURNS,NO FIRE DEPT
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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