Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 6-15 years old - Year 2005 - Upper Trunk

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 22
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 10/24/2005	Age: 11 years	Sex: Female	Race: Black/African American
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Day wear
CLEANING AT HOME, LEANDED OVER CANDLE AND SHIRT CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED FINGERS WHEN GRABBING AT SHIRT; 2ND DEGREE CHEST BURN, FINGER BURNS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 03/04/2005	Age: 14 years	Sex: Female	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Scald
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
DRIPPED CANDLE WAX DX. CHEST BURN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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