Answers.Body: <p>The vast majority of lego related injuries included some variation of the following:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li><p>Cutting fingers by trying to disassemble Lego</p></li>
  <li><p>Stepping on Lego (of course)</p></li>
  <li><p>Quick movement of the corner of a piece against the skin, scratching or cutting the skin</p></li>
  <li><p>Swallowing and/or choking on pieces (mostly young children, very young)</p></li>
  <li><p>Getting pieces stuck in orifices such as the ears or nose</p></li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Basically, there is nothing majorly life threatening. I have not read or heard of any accounts of electrically operated Lego hurting people either (i.e. 9v system, PowerFunctions etc). If you would like to read personal accounts of harm from Lego, I would suggest taking a peek at <a href="http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/43501-lego-injuries/" rel="noreferrer">this link.</a></p>
  
  <p>Long story short, unless your child is prone to do things that are dangerous with small items, they are quite unlikely to be harmed, apart from a small scratch every once in a while. Also, all Lego products are accompanied by an age rating (not the one on the front cover) but near the fine print on boxes and instructions. There are adequate warnings and disclaimers, but of course common sense should prevail. If you know your child may get hurt, don't let that opportunity arise. </p>
  
  <p>I hope that helped and answered your question. Happy building!</p>
  
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Answers.Body: <p>At about 9 years old I fell out of bed onto a constructed set. Managed to get into my parents bed and fall asleep. In the morning the pillow was soaked with blood and I got the day off school. As far as I am aware there were no lasting side effects, but ay bleeding to the head is not considered healthy.</p>
  
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Body: <p>My older kids love LEGO, so my younger kid is also very keen on playing with them, rather than only playing with DUPLO. I am however concerned that it might be risky for him.</p>
  
  <p>Most pieces are either too small or too large to be, at least in my opinion, frankly harmful. It appears that fatal or life-threatening incidents may have occurred with LEGO in the remote or recent past, such as this one: <a href="http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/boy-5-chokes-on-lego-block-20100825-13ski" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Boy, 5, chokes on Lego block</a>.</p>
  
  <p>Is anybody aware of any other incident?</p>
  
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Title: Are there any reports of fatal or life-threatening incidents with LEGO?
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ThreadText: # Are there any reports of fatal or life-threatening incidents with LEGO?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2017-01-03)
  
  My older kids love LEGO, so my younger kid is also very keen on playing with them, rather than only playing with DUPLO. I am however concerned that it might be risky for him.
  
  Most pieces are either too small or too large to be, at least in my opinion, frankly harmful. It appears that fatal or life-threatening incidents may have occurred with LEGO in the remote or recent past, such as this one: [Boy, 5, chokes on Lego block](http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/boy-5-chokes-on-lego-block-20100825-13ski).
  
  Is anybody aware of any other incident?
  
  **Tags:** duplo, safety
  
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  ## 2 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_1 on 2017-01-04. Score: 7
  
  The vast majority of lego related injuries included some variation of the following:
  
  * Cutting fingers by trying to disassemble Lego
  * Stepping on Lego (of course)
  * Quick movement of the corner of a piece against the skin, scratching or cutting the skin
  * Swallowing and/or choking on pieces (mostly young children, very young)
  * Getting pieces stuck in orifices such as the ears or nose
  
  Basically, there is nothing majorly life threatening. I have not read or heard of any accounts of electrically operated Lego hurting people either (i.e. 9v system, PowerFunctions etc). If you would like to read personal accounts of harm from Lego, I would suggest taking a peek at [this link.](http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/43501-lego-injuries/)
  
  Long story short, unless your child is prone to do things that are dangerous with small items, they are quite unlikely to be harmed, apart from a small scratch every once in a while. Also, all Lego products are accompanied by an age rating (not the one on the front cover) but near the fine print on boxes and instructions. There are adequate warnings and disclaimers, but of course common sense should prevail. If you know your child may get hurt, don't let that opportunity arise.
  
  I hope that helped and answered your question. Happy building!
  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2017-01-04. Score: 2
  
  At about 9 years old I fell out of bed onto a constructed set. Managed to get into my parents bed and fall asleep. In the morning the pillow was soaked with blood and I got the day off school. As far as I am aware there were no lasting side effects, but ay bleeding to the head is not considered healthy.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_3**: Where did the blood come out of? A cut on your finger? Your nose? Your ears?  
  > **username_2**: Back of my head  
  
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