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Accidents - Leaf blowers - 50+ years old - Year 2002 - Hand

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 31
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Date: 10/12/2002Age: 65 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Leaf blowers
RT HAND LAC-CUT ON BLADE OF LEAF BLOWER-AT HOME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/10/2002Age: 60 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Leaf blowers
LT HAND BURNS-AT HOME-TOUCHED HOT METAL PART ON GARDEN TOOL(GAS BLOWER)
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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