What to know about the Maryland bounce house mishap that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old, which is being investigated by government agencies.

An investigation has been launched by U.S. safety officials and police following a tragedy in Waldorf, Maryland on Aug. 2, where a 5-year-old boy died and another was injured when a bounce house went airborne during a baseball game.

At Regency Furniture Stadium in Charles County, children fell before a bounce house that had been lifted approximately 15 to 20 feet in the air by powerful wind gusts, officials announced in a press release.

The two children were promptly attended to by EMS personnel, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team trainers, and volunteer first responders who were already on site at the game.

One 5-year-old male was transported by Maryland State Police to a children's hospital and later declared dead, while a second pediatric patient sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The Charles County Sheriff's Office stated that they have no new information and cannot reveal the condition of the injured child's recovery.

Charles County Government Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq. expressed his deepest empathy to the children and their families during this challenging period. He also thanked the EMS team and the Maryland State Police for their prompt actions in providing immediate care to the children.

Officials announced that the team canceled all baseball games and activities the following day, and provided counseling and support to families, players, and fans who attended the game.

An investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), with the Charles County Sheriff's Office involved in coordination.

The CPSC and MOSH did not provide any additional comment on the incident since the investigation is still ongoing.

This is not the first bounce house-related incident in recent months.

In May, a bounce house in Casa Grande, Arizona, was swept up by wind, resulting in the death of a 2-year-old child and injury to another.

In November, a 4-year-old boy died due to a bounce house strangulation, as reported by the CPSC.

Since 2000, a report by the University of Georgia indicates that there have been at least 479 injuries and 28 deaths worldwide due to wind-related bounce house incidents.

According to the report, in addition to the annual estimated 10,000 ER visits in the U.S. due to bounce house accidents, which frequently cause broken bones, muscle sprains, and concussions, there are additional injuries.

Inflatable bouncers have resulted in more than 20 children being treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments daily over the past 20 years, according to estimates from the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

CPSC's latest tips on bounce house safety:

-Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper setup.

Ensure that the bounce house is securely staked and anchored on a level, flat surface.

-Never place bounce houses near tree branches, power lines or fences.

Children of the same age and size should jump together, and the maximum occupancy limit should always be observed.

-Teach children to play safely – not tumble, wrestle or do flips.

Ensure that children stay a safe distance from gas generators and air pumps, particularly when there is standing water in the vicinity.

An adult or staff member from the operating company should always supervise children in a bounce house.

Planet Chronicle Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.