Drain-cover injuries in children.
This report highlights unnecessary injuries to the hands, forearms, and feet of small children, caused by falling drain-cover gratings, colloquially known as "shores". It is suggested that a simple locking device, similar to that employed on manhole covers, would eliminate this type of injury.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006113:United Kingdom