(ARA) - Hot dogs, barbecues and get-togethers are how many Americans will plan to enjoy Independence Day this year. But no one plans a trip to the emergency room for the holiday. Unfortunately, that’s what 6,500 people did in 2005 due to accidents caused by fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to the latest data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were 10,800 firework-related injuries for the entire year, an increase of 1,200 injuries from 2004...
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