Accidents - Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders - 50+ years old - Year 2003 - Upper Trunk

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 33
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Date: 07/05/2003	Age: 76 years	Sex: Male	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders
BURNS TO BACK AND FACE. BENT OVER CANDLE WITH OXYGEN ON FACE AND CAUGHT FIRE. UNKNOWN FIRE DEPT ATTENDANCE
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

Date: 04/05/2003	Age: 51 years	Sex: Female	Race: White
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Upper Trunk		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Candles, candlesticks and other candle holders, Nightwear
FLAME BURNS TO TORSO AND LEFT BREAST. BURNED SELF WHEN NIGHTGOWN CAUGHT FIRE FROM A CANDLE. F.D. ATTENDANCE UNKNOWN
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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