Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Corkscrews ranks #811 of 838 by danger score (22/100) at ER-volume #710 of 838 (177/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #811
- danger rank of 838
- #710
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 22/100
- danger score
- 177/yr
- estimated ER visits (avg)
Danger score combines injury volume, hospitalization, fatality, and five-year trend. ER volume is the average annual NEISS estimate alone. Rank 1 is highest on each list.
Where this category's danger score sits nationally
Danger score (22/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
22 Among the lowest lower than 97% of 838 product categories
scored CPSC product categories, bucketed by value
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Source CPSC NEISS, PlainSafety danger-score model · 2024
Composite verdict
Composite Safety Score: 11/100
One verdict blending 4 independently-sourced dimensions from two separate CPSC systems, each benchmarked against all 838 scored product categories by percentile rather than raw value, so no single huge-volume category can dominate the scale.
| Dimension | Value | National percentile | Weight applied | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injury severity (hospitalization + fatality blend) | 0 | 0th | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 177 | 12th | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | -57% | 14th | 15% | CPSC NEISS 5-year % change in ER-treated injuries |
| Consumer incident reports | 2 | 25th | 20% | CPSC SaferProducts.gov public incident report count |
Methodology: each dimension is ranked against the full population's p10/p25/p50/p75/p90 breakpoints and interpolated to a 0-100 percentile; the composite is the weighted average of available percentiles. See methodology for the full benchmark table.
Where 3,367 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 416. Segments sum to 3,367 - a body-map mix, not a danger score or ER-volume rank.
Two danger lenses
Same-group peer scores and this product's dial
The bars compare PlainSafety danger scores inside the Containers, Tableware & Packaging group (same CPSC NEISS extract). The dial is this product's score alone on the Low/Moderate/High bands. Do not read a peer bar as an ER-visit count.
Containers, Tableware & Packaging danger scores
How this 22/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for corkscrews - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 177 ER visits/yr Low volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 0.0% Low admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend-57%
Band labels compare this category against the corpus of 838 scored CPSC product categories, see the full methodology for the exact weighting of each factor.
What the CPSC Data Shows
Across the 20-year NEISS window from 2005 to 2024, injury counts for corkscrews are declining by about 57% over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2011 (341 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2023 (16 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is laceration to the finger, accounting for approximately 884 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by laceration to the hand (831 cases). The 25-34 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 794 cases over the NEISS window, and males appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 0.0% of ER visits involving this product end in hospital admission or transfer.
Beyond the hospital-sampled NEISS projections, this page also aggregates 2 consumer incident reports filed directly on SaferProducts.gov, plus 20 anonymized ER narratives - together forming a layered picture of how corkscrews fail in real households. Every figure on this page comes from CPSC-published data: NEISS projects national estimates from a probability sample of about 100 U.S. hospital emergency departments, while SaferProducts.gov collects voluntary reports from consumers, manufacturers, and clinicians. The danger score, trend indicators, and demographic breakdowns update automatically when CPSC releases a new yearly NEISS file, which is why this page is dated 2024-12-31. For regulatory context, consult CPSC recall notices and the SaferProducts.gov public database linked below.
Annual Injury Estimates (2005–2024)
Source: CPSC NEISS national estimates Injuries represent ER-treated cases only
Who Gets Injured?
| Age Group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 104 | 0 | |
| 5-14 | 82 | 85 | |
| 15-24 | 347 | 86 | |
| 25-34 | 570 | 224 | |
| 35-44 | 331 | 199 | |
| 45-54 | 237 | 271 | |
| 55-64 | 92 | 380 | |
| 65-74 | 184 | 16 | |
| 75+ | 0 | 160 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Finger | Laceration | |
| Hand | Laceration | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Foot | Laceration | |
| Finger | Puncture | |
| Finger | Avulsion | |
| Mouth | Laceration | |
| Wrist | Laceration | |
| Finger | Other | |
| Internal | Aspiration | |
| Lower Arm | Laceration | |
| Ear | Foreign Body | |
| Upper Arm | Laceration | |
| Finger | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Head | Concussion |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
21YOF PRESENTS TO ED FOR HAND INJURY PT WAS TRYING TO USE A CORKSCREW TO OPEN A BOTTLE OF WINE AND SLIPPED AND GOUGED HERSELF BETWEEN THUM AND INDEX FINGER DX: LAC OF HAND W/O FOREIGN BODY
27YOM LAC HAND ON CORKSCREW & STRUCK HEAD ON UNK METAL OBJECT, DX: CONCUSSION & LAC OF HAND
29YOM INJ FINGER ON CORKSCREW WHILE OPENING BOTTLE OF WINE, DX: INJ OF FINGER
34 YOM WAS OPEING A BOTTLE OF WINE WHEN THE CORKSCREW SLIPPED AND CUT HIS WRIST. DX: LACERATION OF WRIST.
15YOM WAS TRYING TO OPEN UP A COCONUT WITH A CORKSCREW TO GET THE MILK OUT OF IT AND IT WENT INTO LEFT MIDDLE FINGER DX: LACERATION FINGER
6YOM WAS AT SCHOOL WHEN HE FELL FROM 5FT OFF A CORKSCREW-TYPE PLAY STRUCTURE, LANDING ONTO R ELBOW FIRST. DX: SUPRACONDYLAR FX OF R HUMERUS
52YOM LAC HAND USING CORKSCREW, DX: LAC OF LEFT HAND
8 YOF GOT CORK IN RT. EAR. FOREIGN BODY, IN RT. EAR (CORK)
29 YOM INJURED HAND,CUT ON WINE OPENER,CORKSCREW,AT HOME. DX- LACERATION RIGHT HAND
27 YOM WAS USING WINE OPENER TO CUT PLASTIC TIES & SLIPPED.DX: L FOREARM LAC 1 CM.
58 YOF DROPPED A HEAVY CORKSCREW ONTO FOOT.DX: L GREAT TOE CONT.
31 YOF WINE CORKSCREW FELL PT TRIED TO GRAB IT SPRAINED WRIST
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
In Feb 2014 I was using a Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew (964 Third Ave, NY, NY 10155 metrokane.com) and the lever that extracts the cork broke as I was pressing it down. My hand was damaged from the impact as it made contact with the base of the unit and was bleeding at this point. The wine bottle I was extracting the cork from slipped from my hand and landed on my foot and eventually broke on the floor. I had used this device about 50 times previously. This unit has a 10 year warranty so I contacted the Metrokane 1-888-748-8814 and described the situation and also sent them a picture of the broken unit and was told they would replace it free of charge. They have not responded to my phone calls. This is not a safe product, I believe it is dangerous.
The first time I tried to remove the wine bottle stopper I recieved a puncture wound to my finger caused by a metal burr or shard that was protruding from the lower edge of the ball portion of the stopper.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to corkscrews on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Containers, Tableware & Packaging
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Corkscrews: cross-group products nearest on danger score (22/100), estimated annual ER visits (177/yr), and hospitalization share (0.0%). Same-group neighbours stay in Related Products above.
Similar danger score
Nearest cross-group products by PlainSafety danger score (100-point scale).
Similar ER visit volume
Nearest cross-group products by NEISS estimated annual ER visits.
Similar hospitalization rate
Nearest cross-group products by % of NEISS ER visits resulting in hospital admission.
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About this data
CPSC National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) 2005–2024 and SaferProducts.gov consumer incident reports form the basis of this page. Injury estimates are based on a nationally representative probability sample of U.S. hospital emergency departments.
According to PlainSafety's CPSC NEISS corpus ranking, Corkscrews ranks #811 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #710 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does corkscrews rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, corkscrews ranks #811 by PlainSafety danger score (22/100) and #710 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (177/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from corkscrews?
The most common injury is laceration to the finger, accounting for approximately 884 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from corkscrews increasing or decreasing?
Down 57% over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for corkscrews injuries?
The 25-34 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 794 cases recorded over 20 years. Males are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by corkscrews?
Of all ER visits involving corkscrews, approximately 0.0% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (100.0%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with corkscrews?
You can file a consumer incident report at SaferProducts.gov, the official CPSC reporting portal. Reports help the CPSC identify emerging hazards and trigger investigations or recalls. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772.
PlainSafety is rendered directly from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall and incident records, no number is typed in by an editor. Product recall timelines and hazard labels are drawn from CPSC recall records for this product. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.