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Accidents - Cutting torches - 50+ years old - Year 2008 - Lower Leg

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 71
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Date: 05/13/2008Age: 62 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Cutting torches, Day wear
R LOWER LEG BURN/62YOM AT HM AT 2:30P STS PANT LEG CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE WORKING WITH A CUTTING TORCH. NO FIRE DEPT.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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