Ohio Personal Injury Blog

Seventeen Kids Injured In School Bus Crash In Lebanon

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMT

Seventeen children were sent to Ohio hospitals on Tuesday after two school buses collided at a red light.

The accident happened in Lebanon, just 25 miles south of Dayton. Four buses, filled with eight-graders, were traveling to a vocational school when the accident occurred, according to Valerie Browning Superintendent.

One of the students says she was aboard the first bus when it was struck from behind, shattering the rear window.

Most of the injured students complained of shoulder and neck pain. Two girls were immobilized by paramedics using a back and neck brace. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

Last week, a vehicle crashed into a school bus sending both drivers to the hospital. The crash occurred near the intersection of Cincinnati-Daytona and Hamilton-Mason roads according to officials. One student ws riding on the bus at the time of the accident and was not injured,

No citations have been issued.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

P&G Recalls Sinex Nasal Spray

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:17:00 GMT

Three lots -- about 120,000 bottles -- of Vicks Sinex nasal spray has been voluntarily recalled by Proctor & Gamble in three countries after bacteria B. cepacia was detected during routine testing.

While there have been no reports of illness, the bacteria can cause serious infections for those individuals with a compromised immune system or chronic lung condition, said P&G in a news release. However, in healthy people, the risk is relatively low.

Consumers should contact P&G for a refund or replacement coupon.

The nasal sprays were sold in three markets and are outlined below:

In the U.S.: 9239028831 - Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist

In the U.K.: 9224028832 - Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution

In Germany: 9224028833 - Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Four Injured In Dayton Car Accident

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:37:00 GMT

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Dayton on Wednesday at the intersection of Huffman Avenue and Fifth Street.

Three women were inside the vehicle. One woman was ejected in the crash, one had to be extracted from the vehicle and the third managed to make it out on her own.

The driver of the Chevy Camaro suffered minor injuries. All four were transported to a local area hospital.

It appears a man driving a van ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into the Camaro, investigators said.

Two of the three women suffered serious injuries but they are believed to be non-life-threatening, according to emergency personnel.

The driver of the van will likely be cited for a traffic violation. At this time, there is no indication of alcohol or drug use, said Sgt. Donald Burden.

The investigation is ongoing.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Travel Mugs Recalled By Life Is Good Co.

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:29:00 GMT

Fall 2009 Newbury Travel Mugs manufactured by Pow Can, have been recalled in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), because they can become too hot to the touch when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard.

To this date, the company has been notified of three reports of the mugs becoming excessively hot, including one complaint of a minor hand burn.

The recall involves Newbury Travel Mugs sold in blue, green and orange with a navy blue lid. The Life is Good trademark is printed on the mug.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled mugs. And to contact the company for a credit or gift certificate equal to the amount of the original purchase.

Consumer Information: Call (888) 339-2987 or visit www.lifeisgood.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Flour Tortillas Recalled By Pop's Bakery

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Pop’s Bakery, of Texas, announced a voluntary recall of all flour tortillas because they contain undeclared whey (milk). People who have an allergy to whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if these products are unknowingly consumed.

To this date, there have been no illnesses associated with the recall.

The following number codes are included in the recall:

110609, 110509, 110409, 110309, 110209, 110109, 103109, 103009, 102909, 102809, 102709, 102609, 102509, 102409, 102309, 102209, 102109, 102009, 101909, 101809, 101709, 101609, 101509, 101409, 101309, 101209, 101109, 101009, 100909, 100809, 100709.

The recalled tortillas were distributed within the state of Texas to restaurants and grocery stores. The product label says “POP’S BAKERY HOME STYLE FLOUR TORTILLAS.”

Consumers are urged to contact the company directly with any questions at 1-325-655-1170 or 1-325-374-5392 during the hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

CPSC Votes In Favor of Mandatory ROV Standards

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT

The CPSC recently voted in favor of mandatory rules to regulate Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs), in an effort to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries nationwide. The vehicles are blamed for more than 100 deaths since 2003, the agency said.

This is the beginning of a process that could take months, maybe even years.

ROV makers contend the vehicles are safe.

“When used responsibly, these vehicles are safe,” the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association said in a statement. In March, Yamaha Corp. recalled 100,000 of its Rhino off-highway ROVs for repairs after two models were linked to 46 deaths over a six year period. In many cases, the riders were not wearing seatbelts, the CPSC said. Additionally, in a number of cases, rollovers happened on level ground at relatively slow speeds.

The two-passenger, four-wheeled vehicles -- also referred to as side-by-sides -- have been on the market since the late 1990s. They've been blamed for at least 150 serious injuries, including crushing injuries to the legs, feet and arms and several amputations.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Three Sent To Hospital After Car Accident In Dayton

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:00 GMT

Three people were sent to Miami Valley Hospital Friday morning after two vehicles collided in the intersection of Jefferson and Patterson streets.

As rain poured on fire rescue crews, they used heavy equipment to extract the driver of a minivan. All three were taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Officials suspect the driver of the minivan or the driver of Saab sedan ran a traffic light, according to a fire official.

For more information on car accidents and prevention, please refer to our Automobile Accident Help Center where you will find many helpful articles and resources.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Wireless Light Switches Recalled By Idea Village

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

More than 1.3 million Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches have been recalled by Idea Village Products Corp. because the receiver, which fits into the outlet, can overheat posing a fire hazard.

To this date, there have been 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire and five reports of minor property damage, such as damaged bedding, curtains or walls.

The recalled Handy Switch is model number KS-080. They were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide and through TV infomercials from March 2007 through July 2009.

Consumers should visit the IdeaVillage Web site and fill out a form to initiate a free replacement. In the meantime the product should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact Idea Village toll-free at (888) 655-4339 between 5 am and 6 pm PT Monday through Friday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Plum Organics Baby Food Recalled for Possible Botulism Contamination

Nick DiCello — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:25:26 GMT

On October 20, 2009, Plum Organics, a california-based organinc baby food brand, voluntarily recalled a particular batch of its 4.22 oz. Apple & Carrot Pouch baby food. The pouches at risk of being contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism, have a best by date of May 21, 2010 and all contain the following universal product code ("UPC") code: #890180001221. These particular pouches are sold exclusively at Babies-R-Us and Toys-R-Us stores nationally.

Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulism can be fatal and is considered a medical emergency. The classic symptoms of infant botulism include lethargy, constipation, a weak cry, muscle weakness, and poor feeding. These symptoms result from muscle paralysis caused by the bacterial toxin. For more information on botulism see the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's website on Botulism.

Consumers who have purchased the potentially infected pouches should not feed the food to their infants, even if the the food looks or smells ok. Rather, all consumers who have purchased the potentially infected pouches are entitled to a full refund at any Toys-R-Us or Babies-R-Us location.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Nick DiCello

Diving Suit Hoses Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:51:00 GMT

SI Tech AB, in conjunction with the CPSC, announced a recall of 65,000 Diving Air Hoses for Dry Suits because an insert on the hose can dislodge during divining, which in turn restricts air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

The recall involves a dry suit inflation hose that connects a diver’s dry suit to the air supply and allows for the pumping of air into the suit to set up a positive pressure arrangement to help keep it watertight. The hose contains an air flow restricting insert that may be black, blue or green in color.

To this date, the company has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one reported death of a diver in Los Angeles, California.

The recalled equipment was manufactured in Sweden and sold nationwide at diving equipment retailers and distributors from July 2006 to February 2009.

Consumers should contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair. In the meantime, the diving equipment should not be used.

Call SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, or visit www.sitech.se

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole