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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 ([[blast injuries#primary blast injury|''primary'']]); is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion ([[blast injuries#secondaryblast injury|''secondary'']]); is physically thrown about by the blast ([[blast injuries#tertiary blast injury|''tertiary'']]); or is affected by fire, building collapse or other effects of the explosion on the victim's surroundings ([[blast injuries#quaternary blast injury|''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)