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Accidents - Air conditioners - 50+ years old - Year 2008 - Wrist

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 88
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Date: 09/12/2008Age: 56 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Air conditioners
CONTUSION WRIST - 56 YO MALE REPORTS HE HIT HIS RIGHT WRIST ON AN AIR C ONDITIONER AT HOME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/16/2008Age: 61 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Air conditioners, Windows and window glass, other than storm windows
WHILE TAKING AIR CONDITIONER OUT OF WINDOW, PT SUSTAINED LACERATION TO WRIST
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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