people injured by fireworks. Stacy Young was one of those. She was 100 yards away when shrapnel from an illegal firework penetrated her skull. Her eye couldn’t be saved and had to be removed.
Don’t pick up duds and misfires: Ohio firefighter Jay Northup took all the right precautions for his backyard Fourth of July fireworks celebration, but a decision to inspect a “dud” was almost fatal and nearly cost him his sight.
Supervise children closely: Sparklers seem like harmless fun for children, but they cause about 1,400 eye injuries each year. Even tiny poppers or snappers can be dangerous.
Wear protective eyewear: Buy American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved safety glasses for the entire family.
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