What types of injuries do fireworks cause?
The parts of the body most frequently injured when fireworks are involved are the hands and fingers (38%) and eyes (19%). About 50% of all fireworks-related injuries involve burns. Eye injuries are often severe and may cause permanently reduced vision or blindness. Bottle rockets have been associated with as many as 83% of serious eye injuries from fireworks. These injuries include optic nerve damage, legal blindness and surgical removal of the eye. TIPS FOR PREVENTING FIREWORKS INJURIES Fireworks can be fun and beautiful, but they are also dangerous. The best way to enjoy fireworks is to watch a display done by the professionals. If you do take the risk of putting on your own show, here are some safety tips: Keep a pail of water nearby and follow basic fire safety measures Only adults should handle and ignite the devices; supervise children closely Never put fireworks devices in bottle or cans Follow written directions and warning labels closely Never re-light any device that is malfu
