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Accidents involving gasoline are a major cause of thermal burns in the
U.S. Thousands of people visit hospital emergency rooms each year for
treatment of gasoline-related burns. These accidents are often
associated with careless use (misuse) of gasoline. Most accidents occur
in the summer months, due to an increased use of gasoline for farming,
yard work, and recreational purposes (e.g. boating). A lack of
understanding of the explosive nature of gasoline by the general public
contributes to both its improper storage and to its misuse as a solvent,
engine primer, or fire starter. Gasoline burns decrease markedly in
winter months, except for burns associated with carburetor priming to
start cars.
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Common
causes of gasoline burn injuries: |
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Starting
or accelerating a fire (bonfire, trash, brush, outdoor fire, etc.)
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Improper
storage
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Carburetor
priming
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Fumes
near an open flame
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Motor
vehicle collision (MVC)
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Refueling
engine
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Car
or boat repair
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“Playing”
with gas
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Farm
work
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Industrial
activity
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Sniffing
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Suicide/arson/murder
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I know you are smart enough
not to pour gas into a carburetor!
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