We all know that accidents don't happen to us. The problem is that they do! See if you can fill in the blanks correctly, and then check below for the answers.

1.  Each year, CO poisoning associated with using fuel-burning appliances kills about _____ people. (CPSC)

2.  Children can swallow and aspirate certain oily liquids containing
hydrocarbons. When these products enter the _____, chemical pneumonia 
can develop and cause death. See CPSC press release date 10/16/01 for
further information.

3.  Since 1985, CPSC has learned of _____ deaths related to automatic 
gates, including 20 deaths to children. From 1990 to 2000, CPSC has 
estimated that nearly _____ people have been involved in automatic 
gate-related injuries, including 9,000 children under 15 years old. (CPSC)

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 The answers:

1.  Each year, CO poisoning associated with using fuel-burning appliances kills about 200 people. (CPSC)

2.  Children can swallow and aspirate certain oily liquids containing
hydrocarbons. When these products enter the lungs, chemical pneumonia 
can develop and cause death. See CPSC press release date 10/16/01 for
further information.

3.  Since 1985, CPSC has learned of 32 deaths related to automatic 
gates, including 20 deaths to children. From 1990 to 2000, CPSC has 
estimated that nearly 25,000 people have been involved in automatic 
gate-related injuries, including 9,000 children under 15 years old. (CPSC)