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CPSC 2019 TYPE OF INJURIES <br />■ Burns ■ Contusions/Lacerations ■ Other ■ Fractures/Sprains <br />Other, 19' <br />Contusions/Lacerations <br />18% <br />Fractures/Sprains, 6% <br />OC 2020 Type of Injuries <br />Burns, 57% <br />■ Burns ■ Contusions/Lacerations ■ Other <br />Other <br />Contusions/Laceration <br />22% <br />Burns <br />56% <br />The type of injuries reported within Orange County this year very closely aligns with the national <br />average. As with previous years, burns make up the majority of fireworks -related injuries in <br />Orange County, at 56% this year. This percentage is right on par with the national rate of 57% for <br />burns. Orange County's reported contusions/lacerations in 2020 are slightly higher than the <br />national average; sitting at 22% versus the national average of 18%. Orange County experienced <br />no reported fractures and sprains this year. <br />14 <br />