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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 16-25 years old - Year 2003 - Lower Trunk

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 16
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Date: 02/25/2003Age: 20 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
2ND AND 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO BACK AND RT ARM.PT HAD A CANDLE CATCH SHIRT ON FIRE AND BURNED BACK AND RT ARM.FIRE DEPARTMENT NOT MENTIONED.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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