Which blast injury results from being thrown into a solid object?

• A. Secondary blast injury
• B. Tertiary blast injury
• C. Quaternary blast injury
• D. Quinary blast injury

Answer: (B)

Tertiary blast injuries happen when the force of the explosion throws the body, and the person crashes into a solid object. The resulting blunt trauma can cause broken bones, internal injuries, and organ damage from the impact. This is different from primary injuries, which come from the blast’s pressure wave affecting air-filled or hollow organs; secondary injuries come from projectiles or shrapnel; and quaternary injuries include burns, inhalation injuries, or other effects not due to the direct impact.