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Fourth of July and Firework Accidents


Fireworks | CPSC.gov

For 2023, CPSC received reports of eight deaths and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Out of the eight deaths, five were associated with firework ...

July 4th 2024 firework deaths and injuries by state - USA Today

At least 4 fireworks deaths and dozens of injuries have been reported across the U.S. during this year's July Fourth celebrations.

How Dangerous Are Fireworks? Injuries by the Numbers | U.S. News

Along with at least eight deaths, an estimated 9,700 injuries related to fireworks were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments in 2023, ...

CPSC Urges Caution while Celebrating as Fireworks Related ...

For 2023, CPSC received reports of eight deaths and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Out of the eight deaths, five were ...

4th of July Firework Display Injuries | 2024 - Greenberg and Ruby

A "faulty fireworks display" during the Simi Valley Rotary Club's annual celebration, resulted in injuries to at least 35 people. As reported, a ...

How many people get hurt on July 4th? A look at fireworks injuries.

What body parts are commonly injured by fireworks? In the 2023 study period, which ran from June 16 to July 16, hand and finger injuries made up ...

20 Craziest 4th of July Accidents Ever - YouTube

On a day meant for celebration, tragedy struck. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at reported cases of Fourth of July ...

13 horrific firework injuries that will keep you cautious on July 4

13 horrific firework injuries that will keep you cautious on July 4 · Rare wound infection · Take it on the chin · Splayed hand · Blasted eardrums.

Officials Warn of Uptick in Injuries Amid Firework Season | TIME

CPSC analyzed injury data in the four weeks surrounding the Fourth of July in 2023, and found that about 800 emergency department-treated ...

Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers - HSI

The CPSC reports 8,500 people injured by fireworks went to the emergency room in the month around the Fourth of July in 2021. This is 74% of fireworks injuries ...

Fourth of July Fireworks - A Top 10 of Dangerous Facts

According to the National Fire Protection Association, sparklers alone account for more than 25% of emergency room visits for fireworks injuries. For children ...

July 4th firework accident : r/Radiology - Reddit

This happened to one of my boys as well, had a homemade firework launcher which we've used before, this time it blew up on him while aiming at ...

The Danger of Fireworks - Maryland Heights

Fireworks can cause serious burns, eye injuries, loss of body parts and even death. Sparklers account for roughly one-quarter of emergency room fireworks ...

Hospitals see rise in injuries around Fourth of July holiday - WVEC

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 9,700 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks injuries last year.

List of fireworks accidents and incidents - Wikipedia

List of fireworks accidents and incidents ; 1869-04-05, C. N. Romaine & Brothers fireworks factory explosion, Petersburg, Virginia, United States, 12 deaths ...

Tips to avoid fireworks injuries this Fourth of July - Tidelands Health

Never place any part of your body directly over a firework when lighting the fuse. Once the firework is lit, move to a safe distance. Never ...

Emergency rooms prepare to treat Fourth of July firework injuries

AdventHealth reports each of their Colorado hospitals and emergency departments typically treats five to 15 people for fireworks injuries each year.

Fireworks injuries on the rise, report warns ahead of July 4th ...

According to a report released this week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were eight deaths and an estimated 9,700 ...

4th of July in the ER. : r/Radiology - Reddit

Not all 4th of July celebrations are actually on the 4th. My ... injury sustained from a fireworks accident on July 4th. Findings:The ...