Lethal accidents - Years 1997-2010 - Head

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 14,102
See also: Lethal and non-lethal accidents, Other body parts.

Products:

Floors or flooring materials: 2,614	Stairs or steps: 2,167
Bicycles or accessories: 1,837	All-terrain vehicles: 1,167
Beds or bedframes: 525	Bathtubs or showers: 468
Ladders: 325	House repair or construction materials: 256
Motor vehicles or parts: 228	Snow skiing: 202
Tables: 188	Beds: 179
Porches, balconies, open-side floors or floor openings: 154	Golf carts: 150
Exercise: 148	Chairs: 137
Go-carts: 126	Two-wheeled, powered, off-road vehicles: 124
Wheelchairs: 114	Poles: 114
Snowmobiles: 112	Televisions: 112
Toilets: 102	Sofas, couches, davenports, divans or studio couches: 97
Mopeds or power-assisted cycles: 92	Fishing: 91
Saws: 89	Fences or fence posts: 89
Counters or countertops: 87	Pipes: 83
Basketball: 83	Ice skating: 80
Monkey bars, playground gyms or other playground climbing apparatus: 80	Swimming pools: 80
Decorative yard equipment: 78	Sleds: 76
Alcohol: 75	Horseback riding: 69
Hoists, lifts, jacks or jack stands: 67	Chain saws: 67
Snow boarding: 66	Garden tractors: 66
Pressurized containers: 62	Sports and recreational activity: 59
Scooters/skateboards, powered: 58	Windows and window glass, other than storm windows: 52
Ceilings and walls: 50	Doors: 48
Handrails, railings or banisters: 37	Sinks: 32
Clothing: 32	Furniture: 31
Chair, recliner: 31	Vending machines: 30
Windows or window glass: 29	Skateboards: 20
Soccer: 19	Hot water: 19
Water skiing: 18	Baby strollers: 18
Other ladders: 18	In-line skating: 18
Riding power lawn mowers: 17	Keys, key rings or key chains: 17
Lacrosse: 16	Runners, throw rugs or doormats: 16
Gutters, drainpipes, downspouts or run-off pipes: 16	Minibikes, powered: 16
Motorized vehicles: 15	Baseball: 15
Toolboxes or tool kits: 15	Garage doors: 15
Benches: 15	Other playground equipment: 15
Escalators: 15	General home or room involvement in fires: 15
Crutches, canes or walkers: 14	Weight lifting: 14
Exercise equipment: 14	Greenhouse or gardening supplies: 14
Riding toys: 6	Grills: 6
Tractors: 6	Desks, chests, bureaus or buffets: 6
Car seats: 6	Glass doors or doors with glass panels: 5
Chains: 5

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