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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 6-15 years old - Year 2003 - Upper Leg

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 6
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 06/06/2003Age: 9 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper LegDiagnosis: Other
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
PATIENT WAS WRESTLING WITH COUSIN AND BROKE A CANDLE HOLDER AND A PIECE OF GLASS "DUG INTO HER LEG". DX. WOUND INFEC. (R) LEG
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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