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Accidents - Lighter fluids - Year 1998

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 1,302
See also: Other years, Other products.

Accidents - Sex

Accidents - Body Parts:
All Of Body:501Hand:286
Knee:150Lower Leg:103
Eyeball:75Face:72
25 - 50% Body:31Upper Trunk:24
Shoulder:19Lower Trunk:18
Finger:18

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 12/06/1998Age: 19 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Lighters
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/04/1998Age: 62 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Lighter fluids, Beds
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/08/1998Age: 15 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/08/1998Age: 3 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/01/1998Age: 16 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public propertyFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/02/1998Age: 15 yearsSex: FemaleRace: 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: Lighter fluids, Day wear
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 09/30/1998Age: 19 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/27/1998Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids, Bottles or jars
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 09/16/1998Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids, Metal containers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/10/1998Age: 19 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/07/1998Age: 6 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/06/1998Age: 12 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/19/1998Age: 15 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/18/1998Age: 14 monthsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/05/1998Age: 18 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Place of recreation or sportsFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/04/1998Age: 14 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 08/03/1998Age: 44 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Cigarette or pipe lighters
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/20/1998Age: 17 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Cigarette or pipe lighters
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/19/1998Age: 8 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Chemical
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal or wood-burning grills
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/17/1998Age: 11 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/15/1998Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/13/1998Age: 14 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attended
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Screen doors
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 07/13/1998Age: 20 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Chemical
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/13/1998Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Burns, Chemical
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/11/1998Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/08/1998Age: 5 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/05/1998Age: 31 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Place of recreation or sportsFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/27/1998Age: 8 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Ironing boards or covers
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 06/26/1998Age: 13 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Day wear
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 06/21/1998Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/17/1998Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/01/1998Age: 19 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/30/1998Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids, Clothing
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/29/1998Age: 30 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Chemical
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/26/1998Age: 11 monthsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/25/1998Age: 22 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Charcoal or wood-burning grills
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/18/1998Age: 36 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Water heaters
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/05/1998Age: 32 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Lighters
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/03/1998Age: 12 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/18/1998Age: 7 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: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 03/29/1998Age: 13 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Footwear
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/22/1998Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: All Of BodyDiagnosis: Poisoning
Product: Lighter fluids
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/13/1998Age: 21 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Lighter fluids, Cigarette or pipe lighters
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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