Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 6-15 years old - Year 2009 - Face

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 30
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 05/30/2009	Age: 8 years	Sex: Male	Race: Other
Location: Home		Fire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Face		Diagnosis: Laceration
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
PT WITH LAC TO FACE, STRUCK BY A CANDLE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

Date: 01/03/2009	Age: 6 years	Sex: Female	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attended
Body part: Face		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
6 YOF WAS LEANING OVER A BURNING CANDLE AND HAIR CAUGHT ON FIRE, SUSTAI NED 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO L TEMPLE AND L EAR LOBE, FIRE DEPT = YES
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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