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Accidents - Clothing irons - 50+ years old - Year 2008 - Neck

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 14
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Date: 06/03/2008Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Puncture
Product: Clothing irons, Fireplace equipment
PT TRIPPED ON IRON CORD AND FELL W/FIREPLACE POKER IMPALING HER NECK. DX: PENETRATING WOUND TO ANTERIOR NECK.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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