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Accidents - Extension or straight ladders - 50+ years old - Year 2005 - Face

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 83
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Date: 10/16/2005Age: 60 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Extension or straight ladders
PT IN HIS ATTIC WHEN THE FOLD DOWN LADDER STRUCK HIM IN THE NOSE LACERA TION FACE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/18/2005Age: 67 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Extension or straight ladders, House repair or construction materials
PATIENT WAS CLEANING LEAVES FROM THE ROOF OF A HOUSE ON A LADDER & SLIPPED & FELL APPROX 7 FT. DX - FACIAL ABRASIONS & LACERATIONS
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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