Another potential reason for firework bans is citizen safety. Despite many people assuming that consumer fireworks are safe since they are available for purchase at retail stores, they are associated with many serious injuries. Some firework injuries are severe enough to take victims’ lives. The most common firework injuries include:
Burn injuries, especially to the hands and fingers
Injuries from explosions or shrapnel
Lacerations
Broken bones
Eye injuries
Hearing damage
Facial injuries
Lost digits
Permanent scarring or disfigurement