Accidents - Waste containers, trash baskets or refuse bins - 16-25 years old - Year 2002 - Upper Leg

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 93
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 07/21/2002	Age: 22 years	Sex: Male	Race: Black/African American
Location: Other public property		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Leg		Diagnosis: Puncture
Product: Waste containers, trash baskets or refuse bins
NEEDLE STICK - 22 YOM WAS MOVING THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE DETENTION CENTE R WHEN HE STUCK HIS LEFT THIGH ON AN INSULIN NEEDLE THAT WAS IN THE CAN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 07/21/2002	Age: 24 years	Sex: Female	Race: White
Location: Not recorded		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Leg		Diagnosis: Laceration
Product: Waste containers, trash baskets or refuse bins
PT LAC RT THIGH WHILE TAKING OUT THE TRASH +
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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