Accidents - Power leaf mulchers and grinders - 0-5 years old - Year 2003 - Hand

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 69
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 04/22/2003	Age: 3 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Hand		Diagnosis: Amputation
Product: Power leaf mulchers and grinders
3 YOM CAUGHT R HAND IN WOOD CHIPPER, CUT OFF HAND. DX R HAND AMPUTATIO N.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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