ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Dec. 29, 2007– Several people were injured when a St. Petersburg man tried to open a firework with a screwdriver and the device exploded.
Authorities said Paul Clements was in his bedroom with several others, including two children, when he tried to open the firework. The explosion shattered the windows. Police and fire/rescue responded to the call of an explosion and found several people injured and damage to an area of the house.
Clements’ left hand was blown off. He also suffered injuries to his eyes, face, right arm and other parts of his upper body and remains in critical condition.
Both children suffered hearing injuries. Pinellas sheriff’s officials said Clements was experienced at handling large fireworks, and has designed fireworks displays.
The explosion was deemed an accident.
Authorities said Paul Clements was in his bedroom with several others, including two children, when he tried to open the firework. The explosion shattered the windows. Police and fire/rescue responded to the call of an explosion and found several people injured and damage to an area of the house.
Clements’ left hand was blown off. He also suffered injuries to his eyes, face, right arm and other parts of his upper body and remains in critical condition.
Both children suffered hearing injuries. Pinellas sheriff’s officials said Clements was experienced at handling large fireworks, and has designed fireworks displays.
The explosion was deemed an accident.
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