Danger score versus ER volume
Danger score versus ER volume
According to CPSC NEISS 2005-2024, Skating (activity/apparel, Or Equipment) Other/not Specified ranks #370 of 838 by danger score (36/100) at ER-volume #259 of 838 (6,678/yr). They are not the same ranking.
- #370
- danger rank of 838
- #259
- ER-volume rank of 838
- 36/100
- danger score
- 6,678/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 (36/100) across 838 scored CPSC product categories
36 Around the middle lower than 44% 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: 40/100
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) | 2 | 16th | 35% | CPSC NEISS 20-year severity index |
| Annual ER injury volume | 6,678 | 63rd | 30% | CPSC NEISS estimated annual ER-treated injuries |
| 5-year injury trend | +3% | 70th | 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 133,572 estimated ER injuries land on the body
Body-part shares from the same CPSC NEISS injury_types extract for product code 3217. Segments sum to 133,572 - 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 Sports Protective Equipment & Gear 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.
Sports Protective Equipment & Gear danger scores
How this 36/100 score is built
The score is computed from four CPSC-derived factors for skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified - no opinion, no editorializing:
- Injury volume 6,678 ER visits/yr Above median volume
- Severity (hospitalization rate) 2.2% Low admission rate
- Fatality rate 0.00% No recorded fatalities
- 5-year trend+3%
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 skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified are roughly flat over the last five years, with the busiest year on record being 2006 (11,394 estimated ER visits) and the quietest 2020 (3,391 estimated visits). The single most common ER diagnosis is fracture to the wrist, accounting for approximately 15,715 visits across the 20-year NEISS window, followed by strain, sprain to the wrist (11,887 cases). The 5-14 age group absorbs the largest share of injuries, about 76,052 cases over the NEISS window, and females appear slightly more often than the opposite sex in that cohort. Severity outcomes from the NEISS disposition field show that 2.2% 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 skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified 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 | 728 | 846 | |
| 5-14 | 31,109 | 44,943 | |
| 15-24 | 13,711 | 11,260 | |
| 25-34 | 4,707 | 8,441 | |
| 35-44 | 2,959 | 6,403 | |
| 45-54 | 1,874 | 3,711 | |
| 55-64 | 800 | 1,522 | |
| 65-74 | 140 | 327 | |
| 75+ | 15 | 51 |
Most Common Injuries
| Body Part | Diagnosis | Est. Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist | Fracture | |
| Wrist | Strain, Sprain | |
| Lower Arm | Fracture | |
| Ankle | Strain, Sprain | |
| Head | Internal Injury | |
| Lower Leg | Fracture | |
| Ankle | Fracture | |
| Elbow | Fracture | |
| Face | Laceration | |
| Wrist | Other | |
| Knee | Strain, Sprain | |
| Knee | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Elbow | Contusions, Abr. | |
| Lower Trunk | Other | |
| Knee | Other |
Severity Breakdown
ER Visit Narratives
Real anonymized emergency room reports from the CPSC NEISS database.
39YOM COMES TO THE ER FOR SHOULDER PAIN. HE STATES HE FELL 4 DAYS AGO AT THE SKATE RINK AND HAS BEEN HAVING LEFT SHOULDER PAIN SINCE THAT TIME. HELOAST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH THE RIGHT ARM. DENIES HEAD TRAUMA. DX: INJURY ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT LEFF, INJURY SHOULDER LEFT
33 YOF FELL WHILE SKATING AND HURT LT WRIST. HAS PAIN, SWELLING & BRUISING. DX: DISTAL RADIUS FX
50YOM WAS ROLLER SKIING TODAY WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER ONE OF HIS SKIS WHILE GOING 10MPH ON ASPHALT AND FELL STRAIGHT FORWARD WITH HIS ARMS OUT. NO HEAD TRAUMA OR LOC. HAS SIGNIFICANT ABRASION ALONG LEFT KNEE DX: DISLOCATION LEFT SHOULDER CLOSED, ABRASION LEFT LEG
24YOF WALKED IN TO ED. PATIENT WAS SKATING AND FELL BACK LANDING ON HER BUTT WITH HER ARMS BACK. PATIENT COMPLAINING OF RIGHT FOREARM PAIN. DX:FALL; INJURY OF RIGHT FOREARM.
55 YOF WITH RIGHT SHOULDER PAIN S/P FALL WHILE SKATING YESTERDAY. DX MASS JOINT RIGHT SHOULDER
13YOM PRESENTS WITH MULTIPLE ABRASIONS TO RIGHT SHOULDER, ELBOW AND WRIST AS WELL AS PAIN IN RIGHT LOWER ABDOMEN AND RIGHT INDEX AND RING FINGERS AFTER BEING A HELMETED SKATER THAT FELL ~6 FEET INTO AN EMPTY POOL DX: SOFT TISSUE INJURY, ABRASIONS MULTIPLE SITES
59YOM PRESENTS WITH A HEAD INJURY AFTER SLIDING INTO THE BOARD WHILE SKATING. DX: CONCUSSION, INJURY OF HEAD
26YOF FELL WHILE SKATING DX: LT WRIST PAIN
12YOM PRESENTS WITH REPORT OF A FALL WITH HEAD STRIKE AGAINST A BOARD WHILE SKATING. DX: CONCUSSION, LACERATION OF SCALP
20YOM WAS DOING UNSPECIFIED SKATING YESTERDAY WHEN HE FELL AND NOW HIS KNEE HURTS DX: KNEE PAIN
12YOM FELL ON LEFT ANKLE TONIGHT WHILE SKATING DX: SPRAIN OF LEFT ANKLE
9YOF FELL LAST NIGHT WHILE SKATING DX: RIGHT ANKLE INJURY
Consumer Incident Reports
Reports filed by consumers on SaferProducts.gov.
I fell while skating with helmet on, was knocked out and taked to emergency room where I spend 5 days in ICU
During use of the skates the brake dislodged from its intended position. This caused it to drag during a sharp turn which caused a crash and minor injuries including a bruised hip bone. I reported the issue and received a pair of replacement skates that have the same issue. Due to the design, an impact to the top of the brake will always cause the brake to dislodge and drag until the skate is disassembled and the brake re-positioned. I had to return the second pair and purchase a different model.
Product Recalls
Search for active and past recalls related to skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified on the CPSC website.
Compare beyond Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
Nationwide peers by danger score, ER volume & hospitalization
Three PlainSafety-derived comparison paths for Skating (activity/apparel, Or Equipment) Other/not Specified: cross-group products nearest on danger score (36/100), estimated annual ER visits (6,678/yr), and hospitalization share (2.2%). 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.
Related Products in Sports Protective Equipment & Gear
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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, Skating (activity/apparel, Or Equipment) Other/not Specified ranks #370 of 838 scored CPSC product categories by PlainSafety danger score and #259 of 838 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified rank on danger score versus ER volume?
Among 838 scored CPSC product categories, skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified ranks #370 by PlainSafety danger score (36/100) and #259 by 20-year estimated ER injury volume (6,678/yr). The two rankings come from the same NEISS extract and are not the same order.
What are the most common injuries from skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified?
The most common injury is fracture to the wrist, accounting for approximately 15,715 injuries over 20 years.
Are injuries from skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified increasing or decreasing?
Stable over 5 years.
Who is most at risk for skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified injuries?
The 5-14 age group accounts for the most injuries, with approximately 76,052 cases recorded over 20 years. Females are more frequently injured in this age group.
What happens when someone is injured by skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified?
Of all ER visits involving skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified, approximately 2.2% result in hospital admission. The majority of patients (97.8%) are treated and released from the emergency department.
How can I report a safety problem with skating (activity/apparel, or equipment) other/not specified?
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.