A 7-year-old male collided with an unpadded wooden utility pole located within the skiable terrain of a ski resort. The male sustained serious pelvic and femur fractures that later affected his growth and development. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the injury biomechanics and determine whether or not the presence of protective padding on the pole would have mitigated injuries sustained.

For hundreds of years, fireworks have been used for celebration and entertainment, especially in eastern Asia and Japan. The desire for fireworks spread to the United States, and they now are common on New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, and other special celebrations.

Help me!  I've fallen, and I can't get up!

Ah, we've all heard this line before, and it can result in injury, pain, insurance claims, and even lawsuits.

Slips, trips, and falls are real events that occur frequently and for a host of reasons, ranging from snow and ice, faulty railings, flooring issues, design flaws, carelessness, or even reckless behavior.

Each year thousands of workers are injured or killed in confined spaces. In many instances the confined space was not recognized or the potential danger downplayed.