GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Must-Know Kitchen Accident Statistics [Latest Report]
In this post, we will explore a collection of startling statistics on kitchen accidents, shedding light on the frequency and severity of injuries and fires that occur in domestic kitchens. From the alarming number of children affected to the common culprits behind such incidents, these statistics serve as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in the kitchen environment.
Statistic 1
"Each year, approximately 160,000 children are injured in kitchen accidents in the United States."
Statistic 2
"More than 35% of home fires start in the kitchen."
Statistic 3
"Over 33% of kitchen-related injuries involve knives."
Statistic 4
"In 2018, there were approximately 4,600 emergency department visits due to microwave oven-related injuries."
Statistic 5
"In the UK, an estimated 5,500 fires per year are started by cookers or ovens."
Statistic 6
"About 70 children under the age of 16 are killed or injured each month in the UK as a result of kitchen accidents."
Statistic 7
"More than 60% of cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials."
Statistic 8
"Cooking equipment was involved in 1 in 5 (21%) non-fatal injury home fires reported in the United States in 2014-2018."
Statistic 9
"In the United States, 89% of home fires beginning in the kitchen were caused by cooking."
Statistic 10
"Blenders account for around 3% of kitchen-related injuries in the United States."
Statistic 11
"According to a study in the United States, glass dishes account for 52% of microwave-related accidents."
Statistic 12
"In the United States, Thanksgiving Day sees a 238% increase in cooking fires compared to an average day."
Statistic 13
"In the US, cooking is the leading cause of residential fires, with 49% of them originating in the kitchen."
Statistic 14
"Deep fryers cause approximately 4% of kitchen burns."
Jannik Lindner
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