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Accidents - Power pruning or trimming equipment - 50+ years old - Year 2002 - Lower Leg

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 67
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Date: 08/01/2002Age: 55 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Power pruning or trimming equipment
CUT LEG ON A POWERED BRUSH CUTTER. CONTAMINATED LACERATION TO LEFT LOWER LEG. FROM ER TO SURGERY. DO NOT CONTACT PATIENT.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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