Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.
Most Injured Body Parts by Fireworks
22% Head, face or ear
19% Eyes
11% Trunk & other
35% Hand or finger
8% Leg
42% of the injuries were burns
(based on injuries during the month around July 4. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 2023 Fireworks Annual Report)