According to the CPSC: PER YEAR
Estimated annual average (2014–2016)
30,700 emergency department-treated injuries
Estimated annual average (2000-2016)
514 reported fatalities occurring associated with tip-over incidents
On Average A Tipping:
Accident happens every 17 seconds!
Death happens every 16 hours!
Estimated emergency department-treated injuries
15,800 (52%) involved children(< 18 years)
11,300 (37%) involved adults, (18-59 years)
3,600 (12%) involved seniors, (60+ years)
Reported fatality victims:
431 (84%) involved children, (1 month-14 years)
18 (4%) involved adults, (28-59 years)
65 (13%) involved seniors (60+ years)
What tipped over? (estimates)
Estimated emergency department-treated injuries:
19,500 (64%) involved only furniture
10,100 (33%) involved TV or TV + furniture
1,100 (3%) involved appliances
Reported fatalities:
332 (65%) involved televisions
150 (29%) involved only furniture
32 (6%) involved appliances
Where?
Estimated emergency department-treated injuries:
68% in residential settings
6% in public settings
26% in locations not specified
Reported fatalities:
91% in residential settings
4% in public settings
5% in locations not specified
Injury Characterization (main injury type and body area affected)
Estimated emergency department-treated injuries:
36% contusions/abrasions
15% internal organ injuries
15% lacerations
13% fractures
Reported fatalities:
57% were crushed and stayed under item
14% were hit/struck by product(s) but not crushed
20% were due to positional asphyxia