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National Injury Information Clearinghouse, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Contact Information

Director
4330 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814

301-504-7921 (Voice),
301-504-0475 (FAX),

Internet Resources

www.cpsc.gov/about/clrnghse.html

clearinghouse@cpsc.gov

Abstract

Sponsored by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the clearinghouse collects and disseminates information on the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. It compiles data obtained from accident reports, consumer complaints, death certificates, news clips, and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System operated by the CPSC. Publications includes statistical analysis of data and hazard and accident patterns.

Publications

Publications include statistical analysis of data in the automated files and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) analyses of hazard and accident patterns. Serial publication: NEISS Data Highlights (newsletter), annually.

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Notes

Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 92-573, Consumer Product Safety Act.

Audit

Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 10/17/2005
Date Revised: 11/7/2007 12:51:06 PM
Health Referral Number: HR0001
Accession Number: DP91A0027

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