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Accidents - Heaters or heating systems - Years 1997-2010 - Knee

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 1,608
See also: Other products, Other body parts.

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Date: 07/02/2010Age: 9 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Heaters or heating systems
9 YR OLD MALE SCRAPED KNEE CRAWLING OVER HEATER VENT AND IS ABSCESSED N OW
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/13/2010Age: 23 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Heaters or heating systems
23 YR OLD FEMALE YESTERDAY BENT OVER TO UNPLUG A HEATER AND FLET A POP IN KNEE DX: SPRAINED LEFT KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/18/2009Age: 25 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PT WITH SPRAINED KNEE FROM WALKING INTO A HEATER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/11/2009Age: 88 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
ACUTE LT KNEE CONTUSION: 88YOF @ HOME WASHING HER FEET, SLIPPED, HITTING LT KNEE OFF PLASTIC HEATER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/30/2009Age: 18 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Heaters or heating systems
KNEE INTERNAL DERANGEMENT-TRIPPED OVER A HEATER-FELL-@ HOME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/30/2008Age: 11 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
L KNEE LAC/11YOM FELL AT HOME AND HIT KNEE ON HEATER.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/08/2008Age: 10 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
10 YO M CONTUSION TO KNEE HIT KNEE ON HEATER AT HOME 3 WEEKS AGO*
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/14/2006Age: 83 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PT WAS FOUND BY WIFE THIS AM NEXT TO HEATER W/BURNS TO KNEE. DX: FULL THICKNESS BURNS R KNEE & L ANT TIBIA, A FIB.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 12/08/2006Age: 71 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Heaters or heating systems
RECENTLY STRUCK LEG ON SPACE HEATER BRUISTIN AND HEMATOMA RIGHT KNE E PAIN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/21/2006Age: 16 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Amusement attractions
BILATERAL KNEE PAIN, RAN INTO HEATER @HAUNTED HOUSE, DX; KNEECONTUSION/
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/03/2006Age: 6 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
FELL ONTO HEATER VENT AT RESTAURANT DX: L KNEE LAC
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/11/2006Age: 78 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Heaters or heating systems
FELL AGAINST HEATER " TIB PLATEAU FX"
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/04/2006Age: 27 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PT BURNED KNEE AFTER LEANING AGAINST THE HEATER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/20/2005Age: 47 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
BURNED KNEE ON HEATER THREE DAYS AGO AT HOME. 1ST DEGREE BURN KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/16/2005Age: 7 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PT RAN INTO HEATER, LACERATION TO KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/21/2004Age: 19 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
R KNEE PAIN, HIT AGAINST HEATER DX: CONTUSION KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/20/2004Age: 14 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Computers
PT. FELL OFF RADIATOR HEATER STRIKING L KNEE ON COMPUTER. DX. CONT L K NEE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/21/2004Age: 9 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
KNEE LACERATION, STRUCK LT KNEE AGAINST HEATER GRATE AT HOME AFTER SLIPPING
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/23/2003Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Street or highwayFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
DX:L KNEE CONTUSION AND EFFUSION. FELL TO SIDEWALK CARRYING SPACE HEATE RS.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/07/2003Age: 62 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
WAS STANDING NEXT TO A HEATER AND BURNT KNEE DX LT KNEE BURN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/04/2003Age: 48 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PT TRIPPED OVER HEATER AT FRIEND'S. DX: L KNEE/ANKLE STRAIN.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/17/2002Age: 18 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Heaters or heating systems
L PATELLO FEMORAL SYNDROME - HIT KNEE ON A HEATER
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/30/2002Age: 46 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PATIENT FELL OVER A HEATER AT HOME. DX-PATELLA FRACTURE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/13/2002Age: 17 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
PATIENT BACKED INTO A HEATER AT HOME. DX-2ND DEGREE BURNS RIGHT POSTERIOR KNEE, SYNCOPE.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/08/2001Age: 42 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/18/2001Age: 42 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/26/2001Age: 80 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/12/2001Age: 41 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Other
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/30/2000Age: 74 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/14/2000Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Counters or countertops
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/09/2000Age: 9 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/15/1999Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/17/1999Age: 62 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 01/26/1999Age: 7 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: SchoolFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/28/1998Age: 8 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/04/1998Age: 6 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems, Ductwork for heating or cooling systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/24/1998Age: 9 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/06/1998Age: 37 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/10/1998Age: 10 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/03/1997Age: 6 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/29/1997Age: 9 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/03/1997Age: 38 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/17/1997Age: 20 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Heaters or heating systems
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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