Citation

Colville J. Br. Med. J. BMJ 1977; 1(6060): 564-565.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14764

PMCID

PMC1605163

Abstract

This report highlights unnecessary injuries to the hands, forearms, and feet of small children, caused by falling drain-cover gratings, colloquially known as "shores". It is suggested that a simple locking device, similar to that employed on manhole covers, would eliminate this type of injury.