Accidents - Paints, varnishes or shellacs - 50+ years old - Year 2009 - Lower Arm

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records

Date: 07/12/2009	Age: 81 years	Sex: Female	Race: Black/African American
Location: Home		Fire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower Arm		Diagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Paints, varnishes or shellacs, Other ranges or ovens
PT WAS PAINTING NEAR STOVE WHEN PAINT CAUGHT FIRE. FD NS. DX: 2-3% FLASH BURNS TO ARMS/STERNUM.
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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