Lethal accidents - Year 2005

Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 6,259
See also: Lethal and non-lethal accidents, Other years.

Products:

Floors or flooring materials: 1,006	Bicycles or accessories: 662
Beds or bedframes: 301	Lawn mowers: 261
Manual snow or ice removal tools: 241	General home or room involvement in fires: 240
Bathtubs or showers: 219	Toilets: 218
Swimming: 186	Stairs or steps: 183
Basketball: 181	Swimming pools: 180
All-terrain vehicles: 161	Fishing: 142
Snow throwers/blowers: 135	Exercise: 106
Chairs: 105	Golf carts: 83
Desks, chests, bureaus or buffets: 83	Handrails, railings or banisters: 83
Two-wheeled, powered, off-road vehicles: 83	Fences or fence posts: 82
Power lawn mowers: 76	Benches: 76
Golf: 76	Softball: 76
Exercise equipment: 75	Built-in swimming pools: 74
Sheets or pillowcases: 68	Riding power lawn mowers: 68
Plastic bags: 68	Knives: 67
Room deodorizers or fresheners: 66	Tables: 66
Ball sports: 59	Doors: 41
Hot tubs or home spas: 31	Rope or string: 31
Windows and window glass, other than storm windows: 31	Sofas, couches, davenports, divans or studio couches: 27
Outdoor antennas: 15	Chair, recliner: 15
Tractors: 15	Garage doors: 15
Mopeds or power-assisted cycles: 15	Wheelchairs: 15
Decorative yard equipment: 15	Porches, balconies, open-side floors or floor openings: 15
Horseback riding: 15	Vending machines: 15
Pipes: 15	Car seats: 11
Cribs: 11	Mattresses: 7
Monkey bars, playground gyms or other playground climbing apparatus: 6	Glass doors or doors with glass panels: 5
Bassinets or cradles: 5	Pillows: 5

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