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Accidents - Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting - Years 1997-2010 - Lower Arm

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 2,503
See also: Other products, Other body parts.

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Date: 12/16/2010Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: SchoolFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Other
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
4 YO MALE PUSHED AT SCHOOL AND FELL ONTO CARPETED FLOOR. DX ARM INJURY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/07/2010Age: 17 monthsSex: MaleRace: Asian
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Other
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
17 MO MALE FELL ONTO CARPET. DX ARM INJURY
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/19/2010Age: 24 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Other
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, House repair or construction materials
24YOM INJ.L.FOREARM AT HOME A FEW DAYS AGO WHEN RIPPING CARPET OUT OF CLOSET & LEANED ON A RUSTY TACK STRIP. DX; L.FOREARM CELLULLITIS.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/10/2010Age: 18 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Drinking glasses
18 YO F TRIPPED ON CARPET, FELL INTO A GLASS, GLASS BROKE CUTTING FOREA RM. DX 12CM LAC TO FOREARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/05/2010Age: 66 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
ULNA FX-66YOF FELL WHILE WALKING LANDED ON A CARPETED SURFACE AT HOME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/31/2010Age: 33 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
33YOF WAS PULLING UP CARPET IN RM @ HM WHN SLIPPED FELL LANDING ON CA RPET KNIFE SUST LAC TO L FOREARM DX LAC L FOREARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/27/2010Age: 20 monthsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
20 MO F, FELL ONTO CARPET AT HOME LAST NIGHT, ON OUTSTRETCHED LEFT ARM, CONTUSION TO ARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/07/2010Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
4 YO MALE FELL ONTO CARPET. DX ARM CONTUSION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/27/2009Age: 73 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
73YOF SIMPLY WALKING AND FELL TO CARPET FRACTURED RADIUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/28/2009Age: 11 monthsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Stairs or steps
FELL DOWN CARPETED STEPS AT HOME. DX FOREARM FX
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/24/2009Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Other
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
WRESTLING WITH SISTER AND HIT ARM ON CARPET. DX ARM INJURY
Disposition: Left without being seen/Left against medical advice (AMA)


Date: 07/20/2009Age: 20 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Dermat Or Conj
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
PATIENT DEVELOPED BUG BITES ON ARMS AFTER MOVING INTO NEW APARTMENT, SA W BUGS IN CARPET,HAS RASH ON ARMS; INSECT BITES RASH
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/11/2009Age: 40 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Other
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Nails, screws, carpet tacks or thumbtacks
PT PULLING UP CARPET AT HOME AND CAUGHT CARPET TACK IN LOWER ARM CAUSED AN ABRASION THAT GOT INFECTED ADMITTED FOR CELLULITIS
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 04/09/2009Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
PLAYING AND FELL TO CARPETED FLOOR. DX ARM CONTUSION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/05/2009Age: 13 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Stairs or steps
FELL DOWN CARPETED STAIRS. DX FOREARM FX
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/04/2009Age: 60 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
FELL ONTO CARPETED FLOOR AT HOME. DX ARM CONTUSIONS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/04/2008Age: 59 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
PT SLIPPED OVER CARPET AND FELL TO THE FLOOR CONTUSION TO LOWER ARM AND KNEE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/04/2008Age: 78 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
PT TRIPPED ON A PIECE OF CARPET ONTO OUTSTRETCHED RIGHT LOWER ARM FRAC TURED RADIUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/10/2008Age: 39 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Dermat Or Conj
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
PT JUST MOVED INTO A BRAND NEW APARTMENT WITH BRAND NEW CARPET AND DEVE LOPED A RASH TO LOWER ARMS AFTER LAYIN ON THE CARPET CONTACT DERMATITIS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/10/2008Age: 3 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Bunk beds
FELL OFF LADDER OF BUNK BED ONTO A CARPETED SURFACE. DX RADIAL HEAD DI SLOCATION
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/02/2008Age: 37 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
PT WITH CONTUSION TO LOWER LEFT ARM AFTER TRIPPING OVER CARPET AT HOME
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/12/2008Age: 64 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
PATIENT TRIPPED AND FELL ON CARPET IN BEDROOM. HIT SOMETHING METAL AT H OME. DX: LACERATION LT FOREARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/04/2007Age: 61 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
PT TRIPPED ON BEDROOM RUG, FELL TO THE FLOOR - FX L LOWER ARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/17/2007Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Chairs
FELL OUT OF CHAIR ONTO CARPETED SURFACE. DX RADIUS FX
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/09/2007Age: 10 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
FELL ONTO CARPET WHILE WRESTLING. DX FX RADIUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/27/2006Age: 13 monthsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Beds or bedframes
FELL OUT OF BED ONTO CARPET. DX FX RADIUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/29/2005Age: 60 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Pliers, wire cutters or wrenches
PT WAS PULLING UP A MOLDY CARPET WITH A PAIR OF PLIERS AND FELL BACKWAR DS ONTO OUTSTRETCHED FOREARM FRACTURED FOREARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/27/2005Age: 78 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
78 YOF TRIPPED OVER CARPET INJ WRIST FX LOWER ARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/06/2004Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
PT FELL TO THE CARPET AND INJURED ARM. DX LOWER ARM FX
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/07/2004Age: 75 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Footwear
CAUGHT SHOE ON CARPET AND FELL 01/06/04 INJURING LT WRIST-C/O PAIN/ SWELLING; FRACTURE LT LOWER ARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/23/2003Age: 11 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
FELL ONTO RT LOWER ARM WHILE PLAYING 'ONE BALL'-LANDED ON CARPET-C/O PAIN/SWELLING RT LOWER ARM; FRACTURE RT LOWER ARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/02/2003Age: 95 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
FELL AT HOME ONTO CARPET FLOOR INJURING RT WRIST/LOWER ARM; FRACTURE RT RADIUS
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/22/2003Age: 88 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Runners, throw rugs or doormats
LEGS GAVE OUT , FELL WITH ARM EXTENDED ONTO THROW RUG ON TOP OF ROOM TO ROOM CARPET. DX; FRACTURE F0REARM.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/22/2002Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Footwear
FX R RADIAL HEAD; TRIPPED ON CARPET @ ASSISTED LIVING HOME WHILE WEARIN G NEW SHOES& FELL
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/20/2002Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
FRACTURE LEFT RADIUS - FELL ON CARPETED FLOOR AT HOME
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 01/14/2002Age: 16 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Puncture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
PT FELL, LANDED ON CARPETED FLOOR.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/14/2001Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Not Stated Or Unknown
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/20/2001Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/16/2001Age: 41 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Tables
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/11/2000Age: 87 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Ironing boards or covers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/11/2000Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/01/1999Age: 79 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Crutches, canes or walkers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/07/1999Age: 74 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/24/1999Age: 26 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/08/1999Age: 92 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Avulsion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/25/1999Age: 81 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/08/1999Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/12/1998Age: 75 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 05/15/1998Age: 25 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Knives
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/27/1998Age: 74 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/16/1998Age: 87 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/23/1997Age: 6 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Stairs or steps
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/10/1997Age: 31 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Steam irons
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/28/1997Age: 4 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/30/1997Age: 12 monthsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/02/1997Age: 4 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Room-sized, wall-to-wall or outdoor carpeting
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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