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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 2000
Page
5
Injuries from scooter travel rose sharply across the United States as 1999 ended, with estimates showing spikes in monthly counts and many cases treated in major emergency rooms nationwide. The report notes the rising popularity and associated risk, highlighting treatment data and regional trends.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports nearly 9,500 scooter injuries this year, mostly among children under 15, with August injuries exceeding May by over 3,500. Most injuries are minor but a third involve broken bones or dislocations, and head injuries from car impacts are noted. The industry forecasts 2 to 5 million scooters sold this year, totaling about $200 million in business. Safety advocates urge helmet use and protective gear.
USA Today reveals government records from the 1940s and 1950s show hundreds of private companies handled dangerous materials for the US nuclear program. Tens of thousands of workers faced potential health risks as archives detail a vast contractor network and sites across 10 states. Energy Secretary Richardson supports a public database to aid compensation efforts and lasting accountability.
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