Fireworks pose significant risks, especially during the Fourth of July, leading to life-altering injuries. Recent X-rays have revealed severe damage to hands and fingers in various incidents. One individual lost all five fingers, while others suffered shattered hands or multiple finger fractures. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported a 52-percent increase in firework injuries in 2024, totaling around 14,700 incidents requiring ER treatment. Firework-related injuries mostly affect hands, with severe burns being the most common injury type. Many accidents occur between June 21 and July 21, particularly around Independence Day.
A shocking collection of X-rays revealed the life-changing injuries the human hand can suffer when fireworks explode, showcasing mangled hands and broken fingers in several incidents.
Health and safety officials warn that two-thirds of all firework-related accidents occur around Independence Day, with injuries involving hands making up 36% of cases.
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