{"id":167,"date":"2010-07-01T21:41:26","date_gmt":"2010-07-01T21:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:45:06","slug":"cpsc-warns-of-fireworks-injuries-during-the-fourth-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/blog\/personal-injury\/cpsc-warns-of-fireworks-injuries-during-the-fourth-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"CPSC Warns of Fireworks Injuries During the Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the Fourth of July just around the corner, several Oklahoma residents have already begun celebrating with fireworks and other devices. While a patriotic spirit is to be encouraged, far too many citizens overlook safety when utilizing these potentially dangerous objects. A new study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that fireworks-related incidents were responsible for two deaths in 2009 and approximately 9,000 emergency room visits for injuries. According to the CPSC, throughout the 30 days near last year\u2019s holiday, about 6,000 injuries involving fireworks were reported in which half of the injuries related to firecrackers, bottle rockets, and sparklers. <\/p>\n<p>Consumers below the age of 20 are the most prone to fireworks injuries; however, the risk of serious injury or even death still exists for anyone within close proximity of fireworks or other pyrotechnics. Some common fireworks injuries and hazards include:<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacerations<\/li>\n<li>Burns<\/li>\n<li>Loss of Limbs<\/li>\n<li>Wrongful Death<\/li>\n<li>Residential Fires<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parental supervision is very important when legal fireworks are being used. Never allow young children to set-off or play with fireworks or other gadgets. Remember to never throw or point fireworks at another person. To find out more about how you can help prevent severe injuries related to fireworks this Fourth of July holiday, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/\">CPSC\u2019s website<\/a> for consumer fireworks safety tips.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapleslawokc.com\/\">Oklahoma personal injury lawyers<\/a> at Maples Law Firm understand how crucial consumer safety is during the Independence Day holiday and always. Please use extra caution this Fourth of July and help protect your loved ones. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Fourth of July just around the corner, several Oklahoma residents have already begun celebrating with fireworks and other devices. 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