Soda pop vending machine injuries: an update.
Soda pop vending machine tipping continues to be a dangerous behavior that can result in lethal or crippling injuries. This study analyzes 64 cases of injuries secondary to crushing by a soda machine. All were male victims except one. The average age was 19.8 years with a range of 5-39 years. Thirteen victims sustained multiple trauma. Fifteen victims were killed. Increased public awareness coupled with support by the government and private industry has contributed to a sharp reduction in incidence of accidents and improved public safety.
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Orthopedic Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, Washington 98431.
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D000056:Accident Prevention; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002253:Carbonated Beverages; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004738:Engineering; D005260:Female; D005509:Food Dispensers, Automatic; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D009026:Mortality; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors