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Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - Year 2008 - 25 - 50% Body

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 71
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Date: 05/19/2008Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: 25 - 50% BodyDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
RUNNING THROUGH HOUSE WHILE AUNT WAS USING HOT WAX AND PULLED IT DOWN O N HIMSELF. DX THERMAL BURNS#
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital

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