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Injuries resulting when a person is struck by the | Injuries resulting when a person is struck by the pressure differentials of the shock wave of an explosion (''primary''); is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion (''secondary''); is physically thrown about by the blast (''tertiary''); or is affected by fire, building collapse or other effects of the explosion on the victim's surroundings (''quaternary'') |
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Injuries resulting when a person is struck by the pressure differentials of the shock wave of an explosion (primary); is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion (secondary); is physically thrown about by the blast (tertiary); or is affected by fire, building collapse or other effects of the explosion on the victim's surroundings (quaternary)