The danger of drinking accidents

Published: 8:16PM Monday August 30, 2010 Source: Close Up

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This week is safety week and its focus is on accidents in the home.

Accidents in the home cost the taxpayer $622 million last year and ACC warns alcohol was a factor in a quarter of those claims.

Close Up looks at a case where alcohol is a cause of one man's serious injuries.

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