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U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show figures that approximately 37,000 people are injured by nailguns annually. The CDC figures show that since 1990 these injuries have increase significantly(200%)

When they investigated the demographic of the injured, it was discovered wrokers being injured were about the same value, but the layman was getting hurt much much more. We can attribute the number of nailgun injuries by home users to the fact that nowadays this tool is widely availble and affordable for the non professional builder.  During 2001-2005 time period, about 37000 were treated nationwide in the emergency rooms annually, and 40% of those treated were laymen. More needs to be done to make consumers aware of the dangers of nailguns.

Is there a way to increase the safety of this device? A guard or a safety lock akin to that of a firearm perhaps. Could be we need to give it more attention as a society. Whatever the case, I fear that the avergae consumer is careless in its purchase and its use, i cant help but wonder how often alcohol was a factor.