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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 50+ years old - Years 1997-2010 - 25 - 50% Body

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 164
See also: Other age groups, Other products, Other body parts.
Accidents - Years:
Year 1999:17
Year 2001:16
Year 2004:69
Year 2005:59

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 07/31/2005Age: 76 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
WHILE LIGHTING A CANDLE, IT FELL ON HIS PANTS. DX- 2ND AND 3RD DEGREE B URNS OVER 20% OF BODY-TRANSFERRED TO BURN UNIT
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital


Date: 04/10/2004Age: 68 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attended
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Scald
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Draperies, curtains or shower curtains
BURNED WITH SPLASH OF PARIFIN HE WAS MELTING-CAUGHT CURTAINS ON FIRE 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HEAD,NECK & HANDS-SAME AS #4284-FD ATTENDED
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/29/2001Age: 63 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attended
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital


Date: 10/07/1999Age: 61 yearsSex: FemaleRace: 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: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Other ranges
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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