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Watch: Jason Pierre-Paul shows off mangled hand in fireworks PSA

The work Jason Pierre-Paul vowed to do in preventing others from suffering injuries in fireworks accidents began in earnest Thursday morning when a public service announcement starring the Giants defensive end debuted during "Good Morning America."

In the PSA, which began airing only days before the long Fourth of July weekend, Pierre-Paul holds his hands up to the camera, showing the damage he suffered last July 4, when an explosive went off in his right hand.

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He makes two points in the interview-like appearance: "Keep fireworks away from kids" and leave them "to the fireworks professionals.