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Accidents - Wood burning fireplaces - 50+ years old - Years 1997-2010 - Hand

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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Date: 05/27/2002Age: 51 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. did not attend
Body part: HandDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Wood burning fireplaces
BURN TO LEFT HAND - BURNED LEFT HAND ON FLAMES WHEN TRYING TO LIGHT CHI MINEA "FIRE DEPT NOT IN ATTENDANCE"
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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