Man Suffers ‘Devastating’ Hand Injury In Fireworks Accident

July 4, 2017

An adult male was critically injured in a fireworks accident outside Flomaton Monday night.

The 40-year old male was attempting to light an unknown type of firework when it exploded in his hand, according to Mike Lambert, chief deputy of the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office. The man reportedly lost most, if not all, of his fingers and suffered severe damage to the rest of hand during the accident at a private residence in the 3000 block of Wolf Log Road.

The man, whose name has not been released, was transported by ambulance to the Flomaton Fire Station and then flown by air ambulance helicopter to the regional burn center at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile. An update on his condition was not available.

“We understand that this was a devastating, possibly life changing injury. Be careful with fireworks,” Lambert said. “Most fireworks are not made to hold while you light them. There are so many ways something can go wrong.”

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5 Responses to “Man Suffers ‘Devastating’ Hand Injury In Fireworks Accident”

  1. Tawana on July 5th, 2017 3:43 am

    Grady I am so sorry this horrible accident couldn’t have happened to a better person I hope the doctors and hospital all do the best they can for you and that you have a speedy recovery.

  2. Puddin on July 4th, 2017 9:19 pm

    We were there. Wondered what happened. Hope he will be healed.

  3. Jonathan Seymour on July 4th, 2017 10:14 am

    Grady man, you’re one of the most loyal and kind people I have ever known. I hope whatever they can do for you they do. I’ll be thinking of you, my friend.

  4. Benjamin Eby on July 4th, 2017 6:03 am

    I hope and pray you will be OK Grady.

  5. Gary on July 4th, 2017 3:16 am

    Prayers for his recovery and prayers for the surgeons.

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