Clinicians at Harborview Medical Center have treated 52 patients for fireworks-related injuries during the July Fourth holiday weekend, according to hospital officials.
As of 9 a.m. Monday, July 7, the hospital reported a wide range of injuries caused by fireworks, including:
- 21 involving hands
- 14 involving eyes
- 9 involving other parts of the body
- 8 involving multiple areas, such as hands and eyes
The injuries were serious enough to require treatment at Harborview, the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in Washington.
The hospital also serves as the regional trauma and burn center for Alaska, Idaho, and Montana…