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Accidents - Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves - Year 2002 - 25 - 50% Body

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 76
See also: Other years, Other products, Other body parts.
Accidents - Age:
26-50 years old:15
50+ years old:60

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 11/27/2002Age: 55 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves
LAC 25-50 % OF BODY, PT STS SUST INJURY WITH A FALLING GLASS CABINET AT HOME, C/O BLEEDING ON ARMS, (R) LEG, NO LOC, SENSATION & MOTOR INTACT.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/03/2002Age: 40 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves, Extension cords
EXTENSION CORD STARTED ELECTRICAL FIRE AT HOME;BOOKCASE CAUGHT FIRE BUR NING FACE,TRUNK AND ARMS,UNKN IF FIRE DEPT ATTEND
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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