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Accidents - Welding equipment - 50+ years old - Year 2006 - Lower Leg

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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Date: 03/01/2006Age: 52 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Welding equipment, Day wear
PT WAS WELDING WHEN TRUCK FUEL TANK EXPLODED & CLOTHING CAUGHT FIRE. FD NS. DX: 40%TBSA BURNS BILAT LEGS.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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