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Vape pen explosion pierces Florida man's cranium killing him | Vape pen explosion pierces Florida man's cranium killing him |
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A US man died when a vape pen blew up and projected fragments into his skull, a post-mortem examination has found. | A US man died when a vape pen blew up and projected fragments into his skull, a post-mortem examination has found. |
Tallmadge D'Elia also suffered burns over 80% of his body in a fire on 5 May caused by the exploding e-cigarette, according to forensic officials. | Tallmadge D'Elia also suffered burns over 80% of his body in a fire on 5 May caused by the exploding e-cigarette, according to forensic officials. |
The 38-year-old's body was discovered by firefighters in the burning bedroom of his family home in the beach resort of St Petersburg, Florida. | |
It is believed to be the first US death from a vape pen explosion. | It is believed to be the first US death from a vape pen explosion. |
The television producer's death has been ruled an accident. | The television producer's death has been ruled an accident. |
The Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner said the official cause of death was "projectile wound of head", reports the Tampa Bay Times. | |
Two pieces of the vape pen were found in his cranium, according to the autopsy. | Two pieces of the vape pen were found in his cranium, according to the autopsy. |
The report said emergency crews encountered "extensive" fire damage to the bedroom where the body was found, but minimal smoke. | The report said emergency crews encountered "extensive" fire damage to the bedroom where the body was found, but minimal smoke. |
The electronic cigarette was manufactured by Smok-E Mountain, said the medical examiner. | The electronic cigarette was manufactured by Smok-E Mountain, said the medical examiner. |
Christopher D'Elia, the dead man's father, told ABC Action News it was a "terrible shock". | |
"Anybody who has lost a son doesn't want anybody else to lose a child to something like this," he said. | |
According to the US Fire Administration, between 2009-16 there were 195 separate incidents of explosions and fires involving an e-cigarette, resulting in 133 acute injuries, 38 of them severe. | According to the US Fire Administration, between 2009-16 there were 195 separate incidents of explosions and fires involving an e-cigarette, resulting in 133 acute injuries, 38 of them severe. |
In 2015, an e-cigarette exploded in the face of a 29-year-old Colorado man, breaking his neck and shattering his teeth. | In 2015, an e-cigarette exploded in the face of a 29-year-old Colorado man, breaking his neck and shattering his teeth. |
A fire in January this year at Denver International Airport was blamed on a vape pen's lithium ion battery. | A fire in January this year at Denver International Airport was blamed on a vape pen's lithium ion battery. |