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Ergonomic Office Chairs Recalled By MooreCo

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:42:00 GMT

CPSC, in cooperation with MooreCo Inc., announced a recall of Spine Align and Posture Perfect Ergonomic Office Chairs because the legs of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.

To this date, the company has received five reports of the legs of the chairs breaking. Three of which resulted in minor injuries and the aggravation of a prior back injury.

The recall involves Spine Align and the Posture Perfect Ergonomic Office Chairs with model numbers 34571 and 34556. The chairs were sold in catalogs and online by Staples, SP Richards and WB Mason.

Consumers should contact MooreCo for a free replacement chair. In the meantime, to avoid injury, the chair should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact MooreCo toll free at (888) 446-5161 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.chairrecall.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Denver Man Suffers Serious Injuries In Rollover Crash

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

A rollover crash on southbound I-25 at the Motor City Curve, early this morning, has left a man seriously injured.

The man, 31, who remains unidentified pending family notification, was taken to Memorial Hospital Center and listed in critical and unstable condition, with life threatening injuries to his head, face and chest, Colorado Springs Police said.

The man, the only occupant of the vehicle, was ejected in the crash. Officials are investigating but say it appears high speed and possibly alcohol were both factors.

According to the accident report, the vehicle left the roadway and traveled 500 feet, rolling over several times before striking and disabling Colorado Department of Traffic camera pole.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Semi Collides With Van And Catches Fire

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:46:00 GMT

A tractor-trailer fire closed down Westbound Interstate 70 near Floyd Hill for at least two hours as authorities worked to clean up the accident.

According to Colorado State Patrol, a van hit a deer around 5:00 a.m. and had stopped in the middle of the highway. The tractor-trailer struck the van and caught fire.

One man was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. No one was seriously injured.

ACDOT spokesman, said debris was strewn about the road and cleanup was expected to take a few hours.

Early morning travelers were forced to use U.S. Highway 6 to get to the mountains due to the accident.

Visit our Tractor-Trailer Help Center to learn practical steps to keep your family safe and how to avoid accidents while on the road.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Denver Airport Traffic Snarled Following Accident

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:56:00 GMT

Traffic was snarled Thursday afternoon following a car accident which involved a Denver Police car.

The accident happened early afternoon, near the toll plaza and wait area approaching Denver International Airport.

The officer was reportedly responding to a two car accident when another vehicle rear-ended the officer’s parked cruiser, according to police.

No one was injured in the crash. Following the accident, Pena Boulevard was closed for about two hours and later re-opened.

In a separate accident on Friday night, a Denver Police officer was injured when his patrol car was struck by a suspected drunk driver.

The officer was taken to the hospital but treated and released for minor injuries.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Woman Survives Five Days In the Wilderness After Crash

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:56:00 GMT

A Colorado woman survived five days in the wilderness with no food or water by drinking rainwater from her hair, after crashing her vehicle.

Cynthia Blair-Hoover, 52, swerved to avoid a deer when her car ran off the road and plunged down a hillside, landing on its top. She suffered 11 broken ribs and a punctured lung among other injuries.

Armed with only a golf club, she faced the threat of wild animals, rain, freezing temps and no food, but she managed to stay alive by draining water from her hair into her mouth.

Eventually she was able to crawl 450 yards to a mine where she cried out for help and was heard.

She is recovering in a hospital in Denver.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

50 Year-Old Man Killed After Three Car Collision Near Fairplay

Margaret Embry — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:04:34 GMT

On July 27^th, a three car collision on U.S. 285 south of Fairplay, CO killed a 50 year-old man and injured two others, according to The Flume. The crash caused U.S. 285 to be closed for almost five hours while crews worked on the scene.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, a 2001 Ford F-350 was traveling southbound on U.S. 285. The driver of the F-350 failed to keep his vehicle, which had no passengers, in the southbound lane as he met a 2001 Chevy Suburban hauling a trailer. The F-350 subsequently collided with the trailer.

Following this collision, the 2001 Suburban traveled off the east side of the road where the vehicle came to rest. The Ford F-350 continued into the northbound lane where he collided with the driver’s side of a 2005 Chevy Suburban, driven by a 50 year-old man and carrying his wife and mother.

Both vehicles traveled off the east side of the road, causing the 2005 Suburban to roll onto its passenger side. The driver of the 2005 Suburban was killed and his wife and mother were taken to a Denver hospital with serious injuries. All others involved in the crash were uninjured.

No charges have been filed yet.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Margaret Embry

Risks of Cell Phone Use While Driving

Margaret Embry — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:14:50 GMT

A year ago, Michelle Smith hit and killed a 9-year-old girl, Erica Forney, riding her bike in the bike lane in Fort Collins. Though she doesn't have a clear memory of the crash, it is believed that Smith was distracted after finishing a cell phone call while driving. As part of her plea agreement, Smith was required to write a letter of apology to the victim's family which was recently published, according to The Denver Channel, ABC 7 News.

The newspaper [Fort Collins Coloradan] reported that Smith wrote in the letter that, if she had appreciated the risks associated with cell-phone use while driving, Erica Forney might still be alive.“My heart and prayers are and will always be with the Forneys,” she concluded in her letter.

Below are some cell phone driving statistics provided by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

Distraction from cell phone use while driving (hand held or hands free) extends a driver's reaction as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08%. (University of Utah)

The No.1 source of driver inattention is use of a wireless device. (Virginia Tech /NHTSA)

Drivers that use cell phones are four times as likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. (NHTSA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)

10% of drivers aged 16 to 24 years old are on their phone at any one time.

Driving while distracted is a factor in 25% of police reported crashes.

Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. (Carnegie Mellon)

Please see the Governors Highway Safety Association to check your state cell phone driving laws.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Margaret Embry

Wagner Paint Sprayers Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:07:00 GMT

Wagner Paint Sprayers has voluntarily recalled its Paint Sprayers because the on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing resulting in exposure to electrical connections which poses a shock hazard to users.

To date, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.

The recall includes the Wagner Control Spray Plus Model No. 0414248.

The following date codes are affected by the recall:

	Model Number	Manufactured Date Code
Control Spray Plus	0414248	Y182R thru Y365R
		Z001R thru Z366R
		A001R thru A021R

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the sprayers, and contact Wagner for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Wagner toll-free at (888) 925-6244 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s web site at www.wagnerspraytech.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Truck Driver Charged With Careless Driving

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:25:00 GMT

A Nebraska man, 34, lost his life on Friday night when his car struck an overturned tractor-trailer in Yuma County.

According to Trooper Gilbert Mares of the Colorado State Patrol, a tractor-trailer went off the right side of Highway 34, over-corrected and rolled onto its side.

Tim Steinbeck of Haigler, Neb., was traveling west in a Pontiac Sunfire when he struck the truck’s trailer. Steinbeck was pronounced dead at the scene, Mares said.

The driver of the truck, Jennie V. Suhr, 75, of Iowa was not injured. She is being charged with one count of careless driving causing death.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing to determine if alcohol was a factor. “The use of alcohol may have been contributed by the deceased; however, officials are unsure,” Mares said.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Trick or Treat. Halloween Safety Tips

Kyle Bachus — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:49:28 GMT

Most children think of Halloween as a time to dress up and eat candy, but four times the average of 5-12 year olds are injured on this goulish night. The majority of these injuries are not caused by poisoned apples but by falls and car accidents due to badly lit conditions. With some careful planning, most accidents can be avoided for a safe and fun night. The tips below, from the American Academy of Pediatrics can be a good way to keep Halloween mishaps at bay.

Children should–

Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering houses.
Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.
Know their phone number and carry coins for emergency telephone calls.
Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.
Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid or sharp.

When walking in neighborhoods, they should–

Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards.
Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not cross between parked cars.
Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.
Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant.
Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can obstruct a child's vision.)
Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes.
Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes (to prevent tripping).
Be reminded to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street.

Parents and adults should–

Supervise the outing for children under age 12.
Establish a curfew (a return time) for older children.
Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by placing jack-o-lanterns away from doorways and landings.
Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys as treats to young children.
Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it. Do not allow children to accept unwrapped candy.

Parents and adults should ensure the safety of pedestrian trick-or-treaters–

Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.
Drive slowly.
Watch for children in the street and on medians.
Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.
Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side

Please use the following sites as additional resources to keep your children safe.

http://www.safeusa.org/halloween.htm

http://www.halloweenmagazine.com/articles/keep-safety-in-mind.asp

Kelly McSparran

Intake Specialist

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Kyle Bachus