Adults ages 25 to 44 accounted for the largest share of reported injuries (32%), followed by people ages 15 to 24 (24%). The most frequently injured body parts were hands and fingers (36%) and head, face, and ears (22%). Burns were the most common injury, making up 37% of all emergency room visits.

“Behind these numbers are real people, real families – and often, preventable incidents,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman. “Fireworks injuries don’t just happen on the Fourth of July. We urge everyone to celebrate responsibly, because safety must always come first.”