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Accidents - Power sanders - 6-15 years old - Year 2003 - Finger

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 112
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Date: 11/13/2003Age: 14 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: SchoolFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Power sanders
RUNNING A POWER SANDER IN SCHOOL AT NOON, SANDED TIP OF FINGER. DX LACERATION RIGHT LONG FINGER.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/01/2003Age: 9 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Power sanders
PT'S FINGER WAS IN ELECTRIC SANDER WHEN IT TURNED ON. DX: LAC W/SOFT TISSUE LOSS L RING FINGER.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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