Table 3. Significant Actual and Attempted Bombings Involving Devices Using Smokeless Powder, Black Powder, or Black Powder Substitutes

Number of Incidents
Deaths
Injuries
1992
1993
1994
1992-1994
1992-1994
Total incidents
260
258
294
27
199
Actual
166
160
122
27
199
Attempted
94
98
172
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Container

Pipe/metal
158
169
158
19
122

Pipe/plastic
28
34
43
0
16

Cardboard/paper
7
3
4
0
2

Other
60
42
72
8
53

Unknown
7
10
17
0
6

NOTE: Significant bombings represent actual bombings that caused at least one death, one injury, a minimum of $1,000 in property damage, or attempted bombings aimed at specified targets.

 

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