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Unguarded electric plugs cause penetrating head injuries in children
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- Published on: 6 September 2004
- Published on: 6 September 2004A design flaw revealedShow More
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The two cases of penetration of the skull by falling onto electrical plugs could have easily been prevented with a design which caused the prongs to be in a horizontal rather than verticle position when placed on a flat surface. A rounded or roof-shaped backing, instead of the usual flat backing, would do the trick nicely, forcing the prongs to a 45-90 degree angle not likely to cause any damage to fa...
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