Injuries

Lost fingers fireworks

Lost fingers fireworks
  1. How do people lose fingers from fireworks?
  2. Can you lose a finger from a firecracker?
  3. How many fireworks are injured on the 4th of July?

How do people lose fingers from fireworks?

Fireworks hand injury comprised 53% of all hand injuries in a recent study of emergency room data. These injuries most often occur while attempting to light the fuse of the explosive device. Typically, the injury is caused by a fuse burning too quickly, not giving the victim enough time to get away.

Can you lose a finger from a firecracker?

Rayan sees many patients with hand injuries caused by fireworks. He says, "Finger and hand injuries are particularly difficult to treat because they involve both burns and blast injuries. Fireworks can damage tissues from the skin though the bone and can even cause partial or complete hand amputation."

How many fireworks are injured on the 4th of July?

Fourth of July celebrations are here – and so fireworks-related emergencies. In 2020, an estimated 15,600 people were hospitalized with injuries related to fireworks – the highest number in the last 15 years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported.

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