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One of the most common questions about paintball is, is it
safe? Well it is, and to prove we have a list here from the national safety
council of how many injuries occur in each type of activity per 1000 people. So
just in case you don’t take our word for it, here are some solid facts to show
you how safe paintball really is.
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Paintball
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0.31
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Bowling
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0.50
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Archery
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0.66
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Boating
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0.92
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Tennis
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1.09
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Golf
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1.13
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Swimming
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1.30
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Fishing
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1.37
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Water Skiing
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1.90
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Handball
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2.42
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Racquetball
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2.53
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Ice Skating
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2.79
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Snowmobiling
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2.86
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Snow Skiing
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3.44
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Volleyball
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4.43
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Gymnastics
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7.13
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Soccer
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10.54
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Bicycle Riding
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11.30
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Boxing
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11.34
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Hockey
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12.46
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Basketball
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22.04
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Rugby
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23.14
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Wrestling
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27.37
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Football
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27.50
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Baseball
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27.67
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Lacrosse
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223.79
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Running 0-19miles per week
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294
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Running 20-29miles per week
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384
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Running 30-39miles per week
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461
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*(injury is defined as one which results in
some degree of permanent impairment, or renders the injured person unable to
effectively perform his/her regular duties or activities for at least one full
day beyond the day of the injury)
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