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Accidents - Towels or cloths - Year 1999

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 3,397
See also: Other years, Other products.

Accidents - Sex

Accidents - Race

Accidents - Body Parts:
Lower Trunk:904Eyeball:469
Shoulder:385Hand:384
Finger:288Face:240
Head:174Neck:146
Mouth:144Lower Leg:84
Upper Leg:66Wrist:35
Lower Arm:18Elbow:17
Knee:17Ankle:17

National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 12/25/1999Age: 10 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths, Gas or LP grills or stoves
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/09/1999Age: 2 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 12/08/1999Age: 15 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths, Other fireplaces
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 12/05/1999Age: 2 monthsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 11/20/1999Age: 59 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Dermat Or Conj
Product: Towels or cloths, Paints, varnishes or shellacs
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/18/1999Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ElbowDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Towels or cloths, Rugs or carpets
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/06/1999Age: 29 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 11/04/1999Age: 24 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/26/1999Age: 43 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/20/1999Age: 11 yearsSex: MaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/11/1999Age: 71 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: MouthDiagnosis: Burns, Chemical
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 10/06/1999Age: 30 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/27/1999Age: 46 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths, Containers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/20/1999Age: 52 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/18/1999Age: 3 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/08/1999Age: 32 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Place of recreation or sportsFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths, Gasoline
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/06/1999Age: 29 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/05/1999Age: 60 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/05/1999Age: 46 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/05/1999Age: 35 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 09/03/1999Age: 35 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/29/1999Age: 37 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/29/1999Age: 39 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/20/1999Age: 52 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/20/1999Age: 61 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/19/1999Age: 74 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/18/1999Age: 41 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper LegDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/14/1999Age: 20 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/12/1999Age: 34 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/07/1999Age: 31 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 08/03/1999Age: 3 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/13/1999Age: 52 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/07/1999Age: 2 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/06/1999Age: 87 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: KneeDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 07/06/1999Age: 7 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 07/03/1999Age: 30 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Foreign Body
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/02/1999Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths, Desks, chests, bureaus or buffets
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/27/1999Age: 24 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths, Cookware
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/26/1999Age: 58 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Avulsion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/25/1999Age: 70 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Dermat Or Conj
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/25/1999Age: 46 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: AnkleDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/20/1999Age: 9 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Dermat Or Conj
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/16/1999Age: 55 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/13/1999Age: 4 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Towels or cloths, Built-in swimming pools
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/07/1999Age: 6 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: MouthDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths, Porches, balconies, open-side floors or floor openings
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 06/04/1999Age: 75 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/31/1999Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/29/1999Age: 79 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)


Date: 05/27/1999Age: 15 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/26/1999Age: 53 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/21/1999Age: 36 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/20/1999Age: 37 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/20/1999Age: 23 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/18/1999Age: 16 monthsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths, Pine oil cleaning and disinfectant preparations
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/18/1999Age: 30 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/16/1999Age: 8 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 05/08/1999Age: 46 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/25/1999Age: 39 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/20/1999Age: 40 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/14/1999Age: 12 monthsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Towels or cloths, Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/08/1999Age: 50 yearsSex: MaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/01/1999Age: 11 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths, Cabinets, racks, room dividers and shelves
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/26/1999Age: 40 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/18/1999Age: 56 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/15/1999Age: 42 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire:
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/12/1999Age: 72 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/06/1999Age: 36 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: ShoulderDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/06/1999Age: 43 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Towels or cloths, Manual cleaning equipment
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/03/1999Age: 44 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Burns, Scald
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/01/1999Age: 13 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FaceDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Towels or cloths, Mirrors or mirror glass
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 03/01/1999Age: 47 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/25/1999Age: 30 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/23/1999Age: 57 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Towels or cloths, Other ranges
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/15/1999Age: 54 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: MouthDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/08/1999Age: 58 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths, Bathtubs or showers
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/08/1999Age: 86 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Towels or cloths, Sinks
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 02/04/1999Age: 43 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Other
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/24/1999Age: 2 yearsSex: MaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Inter Organ Injury
Product: Towels or cloths, Electric chandeliers, hanging lamps or other attached light fixtures
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/19/1999Age: 25 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: EyeballDiagnosis: Dermat Or Conj
Product: Towels or cloths, Bleaches
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/07/1999Age: 31 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Towels or cloths
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/01/1999Age: 97 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower TrunkDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Towels or cloths, Floors or flooring materials
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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