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Accidents - Propane, LP or butane gas tanks or fittings - 50+ years old - Year 2008 - Upper Trunk

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 40
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 07/07/2008Age: 88 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Upper TrunkDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Propane, LP or butane gas tanks or fittings, Animal induced injury
PT FELL OVER DOG RUN & LANDED ON LT SIDE;LAYED DOWN AFTERWARD. WENT OUT SIDE & LIFTED FULL TANK OF GAS-PAIN LT RIB AREADX: CONTUSION CHEST WALL
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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